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We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer.Elekta is shaping the standard of care, together with healthcare providers, by developing precision radiation medicine that brings advanced radiotherapy into routine clinical practice. Our solutions support consistent, efficient and personalized care, addressing evolving patient needs. Through adaptive radiotherapy, precision treatment delivery and integrated workflows, Elekta supports care teams across a range of clinical settings. Each year more than 2 million patients are treated using Elekta solutions across over 130 countries. Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with over 4,000 employees and offices in more than 40 countries. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit elekta.com.
We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer.
At Elekta, we believe every individual deserves access to the best cancer care. That’s why we’re committed to developing innovative solutions that make precision radiation therapy and radiosurgery more effective, efficient, and accessible. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, we invite you to bring your expertise and energy to our team.
What You’ll Do At Elekta:
The Patent Attorney will provide support and guidance on all matters related to IP, with support from Head of IP/Senior Patent Attorneys.
Responsibilities:
Provide training to clients (e.g., engineering & product management) on IPR and related matters.
Liaising with engineering & product management to understand and identify IP protection needs – to include identification of opportunities for patents, trademarks, designs, copyright and trade secrets.
Invention harvesting and assessment of invention disclosures, IP filing strategies, prior art searching & review, drafting and prosecution of patent applications (some of which will be handled directly and the rest by outside counsel with oversight by Elekta Patent Attorney)
Identifying and advising on potential third party IPR risk in line with Elekta’s IPR risk. management strategy, and working with a Senior member of the IPR team to manage any potential third party IPR infringement risk.
What You’ll Bring:
University education in science or engineering and part qualified as a Patent Attorney in a primary IPR country (for example Certificate of IP or UK foundation exams – or equivalent)
1-3 years post-qualification experience as a patent attorney in-house or in private practice
Competent in patent drafting/prosecution/oppositions (direct/indirect)/infringement & validity opinions
Adept at the use of Microsoft Office products
Superb oral and written communication skills
Strong advocacy skills
Strong scientific background and knowledge
Sound knowledge of IP law globally
What You’ll Get:
In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.
Work Pattern (you are required to work from the Crawley HQ 4 days a week with 1-day WFH)
Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays)
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package
Cycle to work scheme
Life Assurance
Onsite subsidized restaurant, offering budget-friendly dining
Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme)
Hiring process:
We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the “Apply” button.
For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner responsible, [email protected]. We do not accept applications through e-mail.
We are an equal opportunity employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Skills Required
- University education in science or engineering and part qualified as a Patent Attorney in a primary IPR country (e.g. Certificate of IP or UK foundation exams or equivalent)
- 1-3 years post-qualification experience as a patent attorney in-house or in private practice
- Competent in patent drafting, prosecution, oppositions, infringement and validity opinions
- Adept at the use of Microsoft Office products
- Superb oral and written communication skills
- Strong advocacy skills
- Strong scientific background and knowledge
- Sound knowledge of IP law globally
Elekta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Elekta and has not been reviewed or approved by Elekta.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is a prominent benefit, with vesting noted as part of the plan.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are included, with PTO accruing from the start and rollover allowed within limits.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage are included, complemented by an Employee Assistance Program.
Elekta Insights
What We Do
At Elekta, our outcome-driven and cost-efficient solutions provide lasting clinical difference and are developed through sustainable environmental, social and governance practices. We’ve been working openly and proactively with clinicians and our partners for almost half a century to advance precision radiation therapy and meet continuously evolving patient needs—no matter where they are in the world. To us, it's personal, and our global team of 4,700 employees combine passion, science, and imagination to profoundly change cancer care. We don’t just build technology, we build hope. Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with offices in 120 countries and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
