P2522 Intellectual Property Paralegal

We are currently looking for a motivated and collaborative professional to join our Intellectual Property Department based at our Headquarters in Lausanne Switzerland as

IP Paralegal (80-100%)

We are seeking an experienced and proactive IP Paralegal to become the central owner of our IP operations and docketing system. This role is the backbone of our IP department overseeing the full lifecycle and ensuring the integrity of our global patent portfolio (approximately 90% of the role) and supporting our trademark portfolio (up to 10%).

The ideal candidate is a professionally trained IP paralegal with deep expertise in global patent procedures. You will report to the Head of IP Operations and work closely with our IP attorneys and inventors to provide seamless procedural support while actively identifying and driving process improvements.

Your Mission

Manage the IP docketing and document management systems ensuring accurate data and timely tracking of critical deadlines.

Handle e-fillings and correspondence with EPO (myEPO) and WIPO (ePCT) and prepare required formal documents (POAs Assignments IDS).

Coordinate with foreign counsel for national phase entries Paris Convention filings EP validations and subsequent prosecution.

Manage trademark filings prosecution renewals and availability searches across CH EUIPO and WIPO.

Supervise annuity and renewal payments for patents and trademarks.

Provide operational and financial support (invoice review budget input signature coordination).

Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency across IP operations.

More than a checklist of skills were looking for someone who shares our commitment to science with purpose.

Your profile

Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience as an IP Paralegal with strong exposure to global patent prosecution (PCT EPO).

BA degree; a Paralegal certificate or diploma is a strong asset.

Professional fluency in English; French proficiency is a plus.

Expert user of IP docketing systems and high proficiency with myEPO and ePCT e-filing platforms.

Experience managing global patent annuity payments.

Working knowledge of trademark filing and prosecution (WIPO EUIPO Swiss IPI).

Exceptional attention to detail strong prioritization and excellent organizational skills.

Proactive accountable autonomous communicator able to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external counsel.

What we Offer:

Being part of a company where innovation collaboration and impact arent just values theyre how we work every day

Partner with teams across disciplines at the forefront of oncology and anti-infective development

An inclusive and respectful workplace proud to be Equal-Pay certified

Grow in a culture that values people purpose and performance

A chance to grow share and shape the future of healthcare

What to Expect in the Recruitment Process:

If your application is selected youll be invited to interviews with Talent Acquisition and the Hiring Manager via Teams followed by a panel interview and reference checks. Communication is handled via Workablecheck your spam folder for emails from *@.

Please contact our HR Department prior to submitting any profiles. We cannot accept unsolicited applications from agencies or recruiters.