Trainee Patent Attorney

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

We are seeking a Patent Attorney Trainee with a chemistry background. As a member of our group responsible for small molecule pharmaceutical products you will advise our scientists on the patenting of inventions in this field. On your path to develop as European Patent Attorney, you will secure patent protection, freedom to operate and market exclusivity during the life cycle of Roche's products in close collaboration with the members of all functions involved. If you are passionate about the patent and life science world apply now!

The Opportunity:

• Handling of invention reports and drafting of patent applications in close collaboration with Research & Development

• Handling of patent aspects for small molecule projects and products, including prosecution, defense and enforcement of patent rights

• Patent portfolio management, supporting the decision making process for worldwide filings, maintenance and abandonment of patent filings

• Performing freedom to operate analyses

• Reviewing of planned publications

• Evaluate contract terms related to IP and coordinate with the Legal and Licensing departments on the drafting and negotiating of same

• Prepare for the European Qualification Examination under supervision of an experienced patent attorney

Who You Are:

• Chemistry background, at least with a master degree, and a strong and broadly based interest in science and technology

• Strong interest in patent law and interdisciplinary matters with a will to broaden horizons in this field and taking pleasure in a variety of intellectually stimulating work

• English language skills, knowledge of additional languages, in particular German will be an advantage

• Well-developed analytical and writing skills

• Finely honed interpersonal skills

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and to handle several projects simultaneously

• Well-structured, reliable and precise style of work

• Strong business acumen and interest in the pharmaceutical industry

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.