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We are looking for a strategic collaborative and proactive Patent Counsel Biology to join our Intellectual Property team based in our Cambridge MA office.

About the role

The Patent Counsel Biology provides global intellectual property support for biology research platform technologies and early development programs. You will partner closely with scientific teams to develop and execute intellectual property strategies manage global patent portfolios and provide practical advice on innovation protection freedom-to-operate risk management and competitive patent landscapes. This is a highly collaborative role supporting research teams mainly across the United States while partnering with colleagues in Europe and globally.

Who youll work with

You will work alongside a global network of intellectual property professionals scientists legal colleagues and business partners supporting innovative research and development programs. The team collaborates across Intellectual Property Ethics & Legal Affairs Contracts & Partnering and Research functions to deliver strategic risk-based intellectual property support that advances scientific innovation and patient impact.

What youll do

• Develop intellectual property strategies for research and development programs.
• Manage global patent portfolios and prosecution activities.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and competitive landscape assessments.
• Harvest inventions and identify emerging intellectual property opportunities.
• Deliver intellectual property training and awareness initiatives.
• Partner with legal contracting and research stakeholders globally.

Interested For this role were looking for the following

Minimum requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (at least Master degree).
• Registered United States Patent Attorney or alternatively European Patent Attorney with US patent agent qualification.
• 3 years patent attorney experience in-house or private practice.
• Technical expertise in cell therapy or stem cell technologies.
• Strong knowledge of United States and European patent law.
• Proven patent drafting and prosecution expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred requirements

• Experience supporting molecular biology or gene therapy programs.
• Experience handling patent validity and infringement matters.
• Knowledge of intellectual property agreements and partnering transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional global stakeholders.
• Experience working within a multinational life sciences environment.

This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $168000 - $220500. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge skills experience and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range.

Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment your employment with UCB or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws orders and regulations.

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