Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.

What your responsibilities will be

• Discussing innovative developments with inventors, researchers, business units and commercial teams and providing IP advisory service to them.

• Conducting drafting, prosecution and enforcement work, responding to office actions from patent offices of different jurisdictions.

• Carrying out prior art, patent landscape, and freedom to operate (FTO) searches and analysis.

• Drafting patentability, FTO, and validity opinions and provide patent validity, and infringement advice to stakeholders in the relevant business units.

• Working with and managing outside IP counsel with respect to prosecution, search, and opinion work where warranted.

• Handling IP related aspects of contractual agreements with external partners, universities, and other research institutions.

• Contributing where necessary to IP due diligence projects.

Who you are

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

• University Degree in Biology, Biochemistry or related Life Sciences fields (Pharmaceutical and Biomedical fields). PhD would be considered an asset.

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience working within an in-house IP department or a private practice firm. Experience in the Pharma industry is a plus.

• Fully qualified European Patent Attorney.

• High level in English, both oral and written.

What we offer

It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment.

Information about Grifols is available at www.grifols.com. If you are interested in joining our company and you have what it takes for such an exciting position, then don’t hesitate to apply!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.

Flexibility for U Program: Mostly remote

Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday 7-10 to 16-19h and Friday 8-15h.

Benefits package

Contract of Employment: Permanent position

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Learn more about Grifols (http://www.grifols.com/es/web/international/home)

Req ID: 520956

Type: Indefinido tiempo completo

Job Category: AREA TECNICA OPERACIONAL