Senior Corporate Patent Counsel (all genders) (part-time / full-time)

Work Your Magic with us!  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Your role:

As a Patent Counsel, experienced in supporting Healthcare businesses, you will be part of an international and globally acting team. In the Corporate Patents team, you work agile and dedicate part of your time on strategic counseling for our businesses and in addition deliver excellent service to the patent function by providing governance on IP processes and managing the PS side of M&A projects and IP deals. You exhibit a strong understanding of IP in Healthcare, be able to work in cross-functional teams and be capable of translating intellectual property law into guidance for our patents business partner organizations, such as IP standards and best practice sharing.

As member of a global team your tasks will also cover the full range of topics relating to technical intellectual property: patent drafting and prosecution, defending and enforcing intellectual property rights, evaluation of IP situations and negotiation of IP-related agreements.

The positions is based in Darmstadt, Germany.

Minimum requirements

• Master degree in chemistry or biology or related field; preferably PhD
• Preferably qualified as German and European Patent Attorney
• at least 5 years of professional experience as inhouse patent counsel in the healthcare industry with a strong focus on IP deals / negotiations
• curiosity and ability to quickly become familiar with various new scientific and technological topics
• proficiency in English language, additional language skills are beneficial
• excellent team player with strong analytical and convincing communication skills
• profound understanding of intercultural behaviors in an international business environment
• self-motivated and digital native

Preferred Qualifications

• working experience in negotiating intellectual property-related contracts
• project management skills

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

 Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!