Principal Patent Attorney - AstraZeneca

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Principal Patent Attorney

Responsibilities Description: Principal Patent attorney responsible for global intellectual property matters in Neuroscience. Major Responsibilities · Create and maintain global patent portfolios for Research, Development and Sales · Counsel clients on patent law and practice · Freedom-to-operate analysis and opinion work · Perform contract review and due diligence on licensing opportunities · Manage outside counsel · Strategize with business development leaders
Qualifications · BS/MS – Organic Chemistry · JD (US); Qualified EPA (Europe) · 10+ years of patent experience or 5+ years of post-qualification experience (Europe) · Background in organic/medicinal chemistry · Highly experienced in US and European Patent Law and Litigation matters · Significant experience preparing and prosecuting small molecule patent applications within or for the pharmaceutical industry · Excellent interpersonal skills · Strong communication skills Preferred Background · PhD in Organic Chemistry · Global patent experience in the pharmaceutical industry

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