Senior Patent Paralegal

Protecting Innovations That Transform Lives

Join a vital team dedicated to safeguarding the innovations that change patients' lives. As a trusted expert partner within the Intellectual Property team, you will manage complex global patent portfolios and help bring groundbreaking scientific discoveries to market. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with patent professionals, inventors, and international partners while driving operational excellence, shaping best practices, and contributing to a highly collaborative global environment where your expertise makes a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex global patent portfolios and ensure timely execution of intellectual property filing activities.
• Prepare and coordinate European, United States, international, and foreign patent application documentation.
• Monitor patent dockets, deadlines, and correspondence to safeguard intellectual property rights.
• Serve as a key resource on patent procedures, regulations, and best practices.
• Collaborate with patent attorneys, inventors, and international partners to advance innovation programs.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
• Mentor and train colleagues on patent prosecution processes and intellectual property administration.
• Support cross-functional projects and contribute to continuous improvement across global operations.

Essential Requirements

• Paralegal or intellectual property certification, or equivalent professional experience in patent administration.
• Extensive experience managing international patent prosecution activities in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of European, United States, Patent Cooperation Treaty, and foreign filing practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex patent portfolios with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills and ability to collaborate globally.
• Proven sense of ownership and accountability, with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in collaborative teams.

Benefits & Rewards

We are committed to reimagining medicine together and rewarding the people who make it happen. The expected annual base salary range for this role is CHF 82,600 - CHF 153,400. The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies, and experience in accordance with our pay-setting policy and will be reviewed periodically upon joining.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and employer entity, will be communicated separately during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. We are also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals.

Why Join Us

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people. We collaborate, support, and inspire each other, combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. This is a chance to create a brighter future together.