At STADA, we strive to improve people's health worldwide. Our diverse portfolio of generics, consumer health products and specialty pharmaceuticals offers a wide range of therapeutic options for patients, doctors and pharmacists.
We're a dynamic team of 11,700 employees who live by the values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. Together, we're shaping the future of our company with exciting growth opportunities.
We're looking for a highly skilled Patent Manager (m/f/d) to join our Intellectual Property team. As a key player, you'll accelerate our pipeline with your patent expertise and contribute to our company's success.
* You will provide comprehensive global patent law support for projects from start to product launch.
* You are responsible for identifying the patent landscape and expiration dates of relevant patents.
* You conduct patent-related freedom-to-operate analyses.
* You develop solutions and strategies to avoid patents while minimizing risks.
* You identify and evaluate patent-related risks and opportunities by analyzing scopes of protection, assessing granting probabilities, enforceability, and validity of third-party patents and applications.
* You collaborate with external patent attorneys to challenge third-party patents.
* You review contracts from a patent law perspective.
* You handle and manage monitored patent applications.
* You advise departments on patent issues related to the projects.
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
Key Qualifications
* A degree in Chemistry or Pharmacy.
* Excellent knowledge and substantial experience in European and German patent law.
* Solid experience in freedom-to-operate analyses.
* Ideal professional experience from the patent department of an industrial company.
* Diligent work habits, reliability, independence, and a commitment to excellence.
* A strong sense of responsibility and teamwork.
* Very good English skills, both written and spoken.
We offer a collaborative work environment with flexible working hours and mobile working opportunities. Enjoy access to individual development and training opportunities, job ticket, childcare allowance, and many additional benefits such as group accident insurance and supplementary pension scheme.
Our Inclusive Culture
At STADA Group, diversity is celebrated and valued. We promote equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and an inclusive working environment. Join us in fostering creative ideas, expanding our experience, and increasing innovative strength.