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Senior Intellectual Property Manager

Employer
mexec
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Start date
25 Nov 2021
Closing date
23 Dec 2021

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Discipline
Clinical Research
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)

Job Details

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Biotech
  • Drug Development
Our Client
Our client is a dynamic global biopharmaceutical company, and a world leader in their sector in the development of innovative pharmaceutical and medical products.

The Opportunity
Reporting to the CEO, your key remit will be to proactively manage our client's intellectual property portfolios, patents, and trademarks to maximise commercial outcomes. You will provide technical and strategic advice on all IP matters, including input into commercial and research related agreements.
  • Advise on patent strategy
  • Manage and direct the prosecution of patent applications, including instructing patent attorneys.
  • Propose the selection of appropriate countries for national phase entry for filings.
  • Conduct preliminary patent searches using publicly available databases and commission independent patent searches were necessary.
  • Review publications and other materials in relation to their impact on proposed or actual patent applications.
  • Identify, evaluate, and action opportunities for commercially valuable new patent filings.
  • Manage the relationships, budget, and accounts in relation to IP.
  • Consider and advise on potential infringement issues and seek independent advice where appropriate.
  • Manage trademarks including liaising with trademark attorneys in relation to the prosecution of international trademark applications.
  • Support internal departments including BD licensing and Development group with IP advice and contract support.
  • Provide timely review of IP-related clauses in company agreements (i.e., research, clinical trial, and licensing agreements) and obtain specialist legal advice when necessary.
The Requirements
  • Post-graduate IP qualifications essential
  • Degree or higher-level qualification in a relevant scientific discipline, preferably chemistry or biochemistry
  • At least 3 years' IP management experience with international filings, preferably gained in a commercial environment
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to combine commercial and technical expertise to identify opportunities for IP protection and commercialisation
  • Outstanding organisational and problem-solving skills essential, required for management of multiple projects
  • Constructive, solution-oriented, flexible and collaborative work style
The Offer
You will join one of Australia's most successful Biotechs. For this permanent and exciting opportunity please email your cover letter & CV to careers@mexec.com. Confidential enquiries to Marilyn Jones on 1300 0 MEXEC. The right to live and work in Australia is essential.

mexec delivers executive recruitment solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and broader technology industries. mexec comprises of highly talented and knowledgeable industry experienced Consultants that partner with leading organisations to grow their leadership teams.

We recruit at all levels including senior management, and we are currently recruiting for a variety of opportunities in the area of Sales & Marketing, Management, Medical, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance and Operations. Contact us today.

Company

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Brief Company Description; 

mexec is an Executive Search Recruitment firm that also provides support to individuals seeking to transition to a new role. 

We specialise in the science, health and innovation sectors. 

mexec are experienced in resourcing staff for companies including executive search and selection services to build your leadership team. 

We offer comprehensive services for individuals including our mexec jobstrategyTM program, résumé writing, LinkedIn profile updates and interview coaching. 

mexec works at all levels from graduate to CEO and board.

 

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Company info
Website
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Telephone
1300 0 63932
Location
16 Harold Street
Blackburn
VIC
3130
Australia

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