[Hiring] Patent Counsel @LEO Pharma

Role Description

Great science deserves strong protection. Bring your patent expertise to LEO Pharma and help turn promising discoveries into commercially valuable opportunities—with the potential to make a meaningful difference for patients.

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology. At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology with 118 years’ experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicines.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Identify patentable inventions, assess patentability, draft applications and manage global prosecution.
• Advise on freedom to operate and provide practical patent guidance for current and planned project activities.
• Deliver patent due diligence and contractual evaluations supporting licensing, acquisitions and other business opportunities.
• Manage assigned patent portfolios, maintain accurate project records and direct external counsel cost-effectively.
• Defend patents and applications against third-party challenges, and conduct publication review and clearance.
• Build awareness of patent requirements within your projects and, together with your manager, across LEO Pharma.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a life science discipline, preferably chemistry, biochemistry or biotechnology.
• Around 5 years of professional experience from a patent department within pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Qualification as a US Patent Attorney or European Patent Attorney.
• Strong track record of managing global patent prosecution and/or litigation.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Requirements

• Systematic approach to work and effective communication with people from different professional backgrounds.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to take initiative, make decisions, and prioritize effectively.
• Adaptable when circumstances change, bringing ambition, sound judgement, and a collaborative mindset to work.

Benefits

• Join a dedicated group of professionals committed to protecting our intellectual property.
• Collaborate with R&D, Legal, and Business Development teams, as well as senior management and LEO affiliates.
• Work closely with external legal advisors, third-party collaborators, licensors, and licensees.
• Value open communication, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Company Description

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions.

For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.