Job description

The Position

Trainee Patent Attorney - Biomedical

202402-103621

The position

We are seeking a Patent Attorney Trainee with a biomedical background. As a member of the Pharma patent department you will advise our scientists on the patenting of inventions in the field of bioinformatics/computational biology, computer-implemented, medical devices and bioengineering inventions. On your path to develop as a European Patent Attorney, you will learn to secure patent protection, freedom to operate and market exclusivity during the life cycle of Roche products in close collaboration with the members of all functions involved.

In addition, your main responsibilities are:

• Pro-active harvesting and handling of invention reports and drafting of patent applications in close collaboration with Research & Development

• Handling of patent aspects for biology, computer and device related projects and products, including prosecution, defense and enforcement of patent rights

• Managing a patent portfolio, supporting the decision making process for worldwide filings, including maintenance and abandonment of patent filings

• Performing freedom to operate assessments

• Reviewing of planned publications

• Evaluate contract terms related to IP and coordinate with the Legal and Licensing departments on the drafting and negotiating of same

• Prepare for the European Qualification Examination under supervision and mentoring of an experienced patent attorney

Who you are

You have a background in bioinformatics, bioengineering, or related fields, preferably with a PhD, and a strong and broadly based interest in computer software, machine learning, artificial intelligence as well as in adjacent areas such as devices. You have a strong interest in patent law and interdisciplinary matters with a will to broaden your horizon while working in a multinational Pharma environment. 

In addition, you bring:

• Structured, reliable and precise style of work with well-developed analytical and writing skills

• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Fluency in English is a must, knowledge of additional languages, in particular German will be an advantage

• Finely honed interpersonal skills, collaborative, curious, self-aware team player and intrinsically motivated,

• Ability to work to tight deadlines, to handle several projects simultaneously and prioritize them all in a proactive manner,

• Strong business acumen, thinking out of the box, decisive

This is a 1-year temporary position, located in Basel, Switzerland, that can be extended to continue the preparation for the European Qualification Examination as mentioned above.

Please apply until 17 March 2024.

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.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.