Patent Attorney

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The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

As a patent professional at Roche Diagnostics, you will be in charge of handling the intellectual property aspects of technologies making an impact on patients’ everyday lives.

As a valued team member you will help bring new diagnostic testing capabilities to market by serving as a functional lead on teams that are working to create, develop and improve diagnostic testing platforms. In this role, you will manage and expand a patent portfolio and ensure freedom-to-operate for diagnostic assays and workflows implemented on automated testing systems.

Position is based in Tucson, AZ; other nearby Roche locations such as Santa Clara, CA and Pleasanton, CA, are possible for the right candidate; a fully remote position is not possible.

The Opportunity

Provide clear and informed counseling to stakeholders engaged in research & development, manufacturing, business development/partnering, portfolio and lifecycle management, and commercialization activities

Render legal opinions with respect to patentability, validity, and freedom-to-operate in connection with product development efforts

Be responsible for a substantial worldwide patent portfolio and perform patent prosecution work directly and in collaboration with outside counsel

Align the patent portfolio with short- and long-term business needs and priorities by identifying, developing and securing patent protection for the output of company R&D efforts to the broadest extent possible

Apply knowledge of patent trends and case law developments, in combination with technical understanding, to devise patent strategies and advise stakeholders accordingly

Assist with and/or conduct due diligence assessments and provide counseling based on these assessments (including freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses), evaluate associated risks, and develop risk mitigation strategies

Support a variety of intellectual property-related contracts and relationships with third parties (such as MTAs, CDAs, research collaborations, licensing agreements, acquisition and litigation activities, and marketing efforts) by closely collaborating with company transactional attorneys and licensing colleagues

Deliver results on-time, on-target and within-budget according to team goals

Who You Are

5-7+ years of experience in patent prosecution and counseling in a corporate setting and/or law firm

Registered US patent agent or attorney qualification required; for attorney applicants, JD is required and you must be a member in good standing of at least one state bar

Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Experience in patenting biomolecular conjugates and small molecules preferred

Contract and transactional experience is desirable, but not required

Some travel required

Important Stakeholders/ Interactions

Head of IP, Pathology Customer Area

Head of IP, Molecular Customer Area

Head of IP, Roche Diagnostics

Business and Project Teams

Members of Research & Development across Roche Diagnostics

Patent and Trademark Office

Relocation benefits are available for this posting.

Pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits listed below.

Benefits

Roche offers highly competitive benefit plans and programs, including:

•Medical, dental and vision insurance

•401(k) and 401(k) matching

•Paid time off

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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