• Job Description

  Req#: R5985

  At Genmab, we’re committed to building extra[not]ordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering, knock-your-socks-off therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being proudly unique, determined to be our best, and authentic is essential to fulfilling our purpose.

  The Role

  
  The Director is responsible for the IP portfolio for dedicated projects and acts as a Team Lead for the local Dutch team of patent attorneys.
  
  Responsibilities

  • Team Lead for the IPR team members in the Netherlands which currently comprise two patent attorneys

  • Part of the IP management team and as such assist with ensuring that adequate internal IP processes and strategies are in place and support necessary adjustments

  • Define and drive coherent patent strategies for assigned projects

  • Lead filing and prosecution of patent applications, and preparation of patent reports

  • Present recommendations for actions against third-party patent rights

  • Survey third-party patent positions, file observations and oppositions, and solicit legal opinions against third-party patent rights

  • Oversee freedom-to-operate analyses in new and existing projects

  • Provide general advice on patent questions on an ad-hoc basis

  • Review manuscripts and other presentations prior to publication

  • Act as a key point of contact for IP matters for critical projects

  • Assist with IP clauses in research agreements

  • Oversee, plan and perform IP training of other functions and provide input to needs for such training

  • Guide, train, and mentor team members within the IPR department

  
  Requirements

  • Qualified European Patent Attorney or US Patent Attorney

  • Minimum requirement: 10+ years of experience as a patent attorney, preferably including working for or in the pharma/biotech industry

  • 4+ years of experience as an in-house patent attorney

  • Experience or a keen interest in supporting a small team

  • Experience in defining patent strategies, filing and prosecution of patent applications, and leading patent processes

  • Experience in conducting patentability searches

  • Experience in conducting freedom-to-operate searches

  • Experience in analyzing third-party patent rights

  • Experience in preparing strategies for third-party patent rights

  • Experience with European oppositions and/or similar actions in other countries

  • Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role

  About You

  • You are passionate about our purpose and genuinely care about our mission to transform the lives of patients through innovative cancer treatment
  • You bring rigor and excellence to all that you do. You are a fierce believer in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
  • You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with diverse backgrounds
  • You are determined to do and be your best and take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
  • You are not afraid to grapple with the unknown and be innovative
  • You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)
  • You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so

  Locations

  Genmab leverages the effectiveness of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are designed as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our collaboratively designed office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.

  About Genmab

  Founded in 1999 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Genmab is an innovative biotech company that has become a leader in antibody biology and innovation. Our product pipeline and next-generation antibody technologies are the result of our strong company culture, a deep passion for innovation, and desire to transform cancer treatment and serious diseases.

  When you work with us, you’ll be part of a warm, fun, dynamic community, and team up with some of the best, most authentic individuals in locations around the world, who care deeply and share in a relentless drive to innovate and create transformational medicines. People who are candid, impact-driven, and a little unconventional; who seek out and embrace the opportunity to build new and bold futures within a rapidly growing and innovative biotech company; who bring their full selves to work and show up for each other - rolling up their sleeves to get the job done. This translates into a place where you can be authentically you; are empowered to innovate, build solutions, and execute; feel cared for and supported in growth; and are a critical part of changing the lives of patients around the world through transformative cancer treatment.

  Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

  We are committed to fostering workplace diversity at all levels of the company and we believe it is essential for our continued success. No applicant shall be discriminated against or treated unfairly because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Learn more about our commitments on our website.

  Genmab is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. Please see our privacy policy for handling your data in connection with your application on our website https://www.genmab.com/privacy .

  Please note that if you are applying for a position in the Netherlands, Genmab’s policy for all permanently budgeted hires in NL is initially to offer a fixed-term employment contract for a year, if the employee performs well and if the business conditions do not change, renewal for an indefinite term may be considered after the fixed-term employment contract.

• About the company

  Genmab A/S is a Danish biotechnology company, founded in February 1999 by Florian Schönharting, at the time managing director of BankInvest Biomedical venture fund.

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