Patent Attorney Specialist

Overview

The MENARINI Group is looking for a Junior Patent Attorney to be based at our headquarters in Florence, Italy. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of the company and align intellectual property with strategic goals.

You will be part of the Global Legal and General Affairs Department, Intellectual Property & Commercial Litigation, reporting to the Head of the Global Patent and Trademark Department.

Main Activities & Responsibilities

• Identify new inventions by working with R&D and CMC teams to identify and assess potential patentability.
• Manage the patent portfolio globally, with support from external patent counsels, to ensure strong and comprehensive protection.
• Conduct strategic analyses, including patentability assessments, freedom-to-operate analyses, and validity evaluations.
• Provide expert legal advice to internal departments on all patent-related matters.

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or another life sciences field.
• Qualified Italian Patent Attorney or part-qualified European Patent Attorney.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in the patent profession; prior experience as an in-house patent attorney within a pharmaceutical company or life sciences sector is a significant advantage.
• Proactive, business-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to clearly inform and advise internal stakeholders.
• Excellent proficiency in English and Italian; proficiency in other languages is a plus.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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