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Sr. Director - Patent Counsel

GB: Arlington Square Full time

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

SENIOR DIRECTOR – PATENT COUNSEL

EUROPEAN PATENT ATTORNEY – PHARMA/BIOTECH

Eli Lilly and Company Ltd, Bracknell, Berkshire, GB

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We are looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Lilly is seeking an experienced and strategic patent attorney focused on providing solutions-oriented advice and counselling for issues facing Lilly in discovery, development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. The individual must be energized by working in a dynamic environment with broad responsibility. This position reports to the General Patent Counsel for Lilly’s Immunology therapeutic area and requires close collaboration with other members of the Lilly Legal Patent team and business leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and prosecute pharmaceutical patent applications in all jurisdictions, in accordance with business requirements, patent laws and Lilly policies and procedures. 
  • Proactively analyze risks and develop sound strategic and tactical approaches/solutions with appropriate consideration of business objectives and the environment.
  • Advise teams and senior management about exclusivity, freedom to operate, due diligence, contract, licensing, and litigation risks in a manner consistent with the law, ethics, and Lilly policies; communicate advice in a clear and concise manner.
  • Participate and contribute to overall strategy established through departmental guidance forums related to patent procurement or litigation strategies.
  • Lead with a continuous improvement mindset by remaining well versed in global laws, court precedents, and regulations pertinent to pharmaceutical products; apply knowledge appropriately in carrying out individual responsibilities as well as opportunities within the team and organization.
  • Prioritize, lead, and manage projects; contribute to the implementation of new policies and procedures; lead task-directed teams.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree or higher in a scientific field that together with prior work experience, provides sufficient background for effective communication with scientists and management about scientific aspects of discovery, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.
  • European Qualifying Examination
  • UK Chartered Patent Attorney (preferred)
  • Minimum of three years of post-qualification experience preparing and globally prosecuting patent applications relating to inventions in the life sciences field, with particular advantage attaching to large molecule technical expertise.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence others.

Additional Skills/Preferences

  • Experience of drug discovery and development.
  • Highly motivated and collaborative partner with the ability to work effectively with team members and members of management across all levels of the organization.
  • Proactively identifying opportunities and looking for new, creative solutions.
  • Ability to influence and lead boldly in a dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in working with senior leadership.

Additional Information

  • Hybrid office / home based working.
  • Office work located at Arlington Square, Bracknell, Berkshire, primarily supporting groups located at Lilly Corporate Center and Lilly Technology Center (Indianapolis) and Lilly Biotechnology Center (San Diego). Travel is usually not significant (0-5%), but travel could become more significant (10-20%) intermittently for internal/external requirements.


Lilly is an Equal Opportunities Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

 

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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