Intellectual Property Attorney

**About Us**

At Roche, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of healthcare. With over 100,000 employees across 100 countries, we are one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace, recognizing that it is essential for understanding the diverse needs of patients worldwide. Our mission is to advance science so that people have more time with their loved ones.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Intellectual Property/Patent Attorney to join our team at Roche Diagnostics International in Rotkreuz. As a patent professional, you will be responsible for handling the intellectual property aspects of technologies that impact patients' lives.

You will manage and expand our patent portfolio, ensuring freedom to operate for diagnostic assays and workflows implemented on automated testing systems. You will also provide clear and informed counseling to stakeholders engaged in research & development, manufacturing, business development/partnering, portfolio and lifecycle management, and commercialization activities.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide legal opinions concerning 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/or in collaboration with outside counsel.
• Align the patent portfolio with short- and long-term business needs and priorities by identifying and capturing patenting opportunities that arise in connection with company R&D efforts.
• 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 through collaborations with transactional attorneys and licensing colleagues.
• Deliver results on-time, on-target and within-budget according to team goals.

Your Qualifications

• 5 - 7+ years of experience in patent prosecution and counseling in a corporate setting and/or law firm. Law firm experience preferred.
• Qualified EP patent attorney or eligible trainee.
• Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, preferably software engineering or biomedical engineering.
• Experience in patenting software solutions, including AI and ML, preferred.
• Contract and transactional experience is desirable.
• Some travel required.

About Your Next Career Step

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Intellectual Property/Patent Attorney who can contribute to our team's success. If you are passionate about advancing science and improving people's lives, this could be your next career step.