Novartis
Patent Attorney II
$186K–$344K
Cambridge (USA) · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- Significant experience as a patent attorney within a law firm or pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment; no number of years stated.
- Education
- Juris Doctor; advanced degree in chemistry or related field. A doctoral degree is strongly preferred.
About the job
Provides strategic patent and intellectual property counsel to R&D teams, building and protecting patent portfolios for scientific discoveries and pharmaceutical development.
What you'll do
- Advise R&D clients on invention protection, portfolio development, publication strategy, and third-party risks; develop patent strategies and render legal opinions.
- Identify inventions and prepare, prosecute, maintain, and defend patent filings; conduct due diligence and assess freedom-to-operate, infringement, validity, and related risks.
- Support transactions and collaborations, including M&A and in-licensing, and manage relationships with outside counsel and global colleagues.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctor, admission to at least one state bar, and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Advanced degree in chemistry or a related field.
- Strong technical expertise in chemistry; expertise in U.S. and PCT patent law, filing processes, and prosecution practice, with detailed understanding of European and other major patent systems.
- Ability to provide strategic IP advice with scientific and business stakeholders; strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
Nice to have
- Doctoral degree (strong preference).
- Experience with small molecules, synthesis, or pharmaceutical development.
Pay
$185,500.00 - $344,500.00 USD base salary per year
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