Hybrid Patent Counsel

at Orion

• Job title: Patent Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Espoo, Finland

About the role

• Patent Counsel managing patent portfolios for Orion Corporation's expanding pharmaceuticals pipeline. Collaborating with inventors and advising on patent strategy and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and draft patent applications on pharmaceutical inventions in close interaction with inventors
• Prosecute and defend patents in opposition proceedings in all major jurisdictions.
• Manage patent portfolios in a time- and cost-efficient manner
• Conduct freedom-to-operate (FTO) risk assessments and landscape evaluations for both innovative portfolio as well as our generic portfolio development purposes and monitor patent filing activities of competitors
• Advise R&D and broader in house stakeholders on patenting strategy, FTO and risk mitigation
• Provide expert patent opinions and evaluations to stakeholders and senior leadership, particularly in the context of external asset evaluations and strategic decision-making
• Contribute to the further development of the IPR processes in the Company.

Requirements

• Diploma or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharma, or (Molecular) Biology
• Hands on experience with biopharmaceutical technologies and/or drug discovery and development
• European Patent Attorney qualification (part/full) is considered as an advantage
• Several years’ proven experience in pharmaceutical patenting (at least in EU and US), gained in-house or private practice
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to details. You have proven ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently
• Highly motivated, collaborative working style with excellent communication skills (English being the main working language)
• Ability to simplify complex scientific and legal concepts and provide clear, pragmatic advice in a commercial context.

Benefits

• At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large.
• Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence.
• We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.