Patent counsel

Location: Gdansk 80-309, Poland 
Contract type: Permanent 
Job ID: 4994 

Great science deserves strong protection. Bring your patent expertise to LEO Pharma and help turn promising discoveries into commercially valuable opportunities—with the potential to make a meaningful difference for patients.

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology

At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have 118 years’ experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. And we are eager to do much more. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicines.  

At LEO Pharma, how we work matters. We build trusted relationships and deliver with impact. We focus on where we can make the greatest difference and have the courage to explore new possibilities. We collaborate across boundaries and take accountability for our part. Here, you can grow, contribute with confidence, and make a meaningful difference together with others.

Your role

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Identify patentable inventions, assess patentability, draft applications and manage global prosecution.
• Advise on freedom to operate and provide practical patent guidance for current and planned project activities.
• Deliver patent due diligence and contractual evaluations supporting licensing, acquisitions and other business opportunities.
• Manage assigned patent portfolios, maintain accurate project records and direct external counsel cost-effectively.
• Defend patents and applications against third-party challenges, and conduct publication review and clearance.
• Build awareness of patent requirements within your projects and, together with your manager, across LEO Pharma.

Your qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have at least the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a life science discipline, preferably chemistry, biochemistry or biotechnology
• Around 5 years of professional experience from a patent department within pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Qualification as a US Patent Attorney or European Patent Attorney
• Strong track record of managing global patent prosecution and/or litigation
• Fluent written and spoken English

You approach your work systematically and communicate effectively with people from different professional backgrounds. Self-motivated and results-driven, you take initiative, make decisions and prioritise effectively. You remain adaptable when circumstances change and bring ambition, sound judgement and a collaborative mindset to your work.

Your new team

You will join a dedicated group of professionals committed to protecting our intellectual property. Reporting to the Head of IPR, you will collaborate with R&D, Legal, and Business Development teams, as well as senior management and LEO affiliates. You will also work closely with external legal advisors, third-party collaborators, licensors, and licensees. Our team values open communication, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence, continually pushing the boundaries to ensure our patents are secure and well-managed.

Your application 

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.  

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact.  Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet. 
 
At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.
 
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