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<p>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.</p>
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The Position
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<p><i> A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.</i></p>
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<p> As a patent professional at Roche Diagnostics, you will be in charge of handling the intellectual property aspects of technologies making an impact on patients’ everyday lives.</p>
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<p> As a valued team member you will help bring new diagnostic testing capabilities to market by serving as a functional lead on teams that are working to create, develop and improve diagnostic testing platforms. In this role, you will manage and expand a patent portfolio and ensure freedom-to-operate for diagnostic assays and workflows implemented on automated testing systems.</p>
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<p><b> The Opportunity</b><b> </b></p>
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<li>Provide clear and informed counseling to stakeholders engaged in research & development, manufacturing, business development/partnering, portfolio and lifecycle management, and commercialization activities</li>
<li> Render legal opinions with respect to patentability, validity, and freedom-to-operate in connection with product development efforts</li>
<li> Be responsible for a substantial worldwide patent portfolio and perform patent prosecution work directly and/or in collaboration with outside counsel</li>
<li> Align the patent portfolio with short- and long-term business needs and priorities by identifying and capturing patenting opportunities that arise in connection with company R&D efforts</li>
<li> Apply knowledge of patent trends and case law developments, in combination with technical understanding, to devise patent strategies and advise stakeholders accordingly</li>
<li> Assist with and/or conduct due diligence assessments and provide counseling based on these assessments (including freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses), evaluate associated risks, and develop risk mitigation strategies</li>
<li> Support a variety of intellectual property-related contracts and relationships with third parties (such as MTAs, CDAs, research collaborations, licensing agreements, acquisition and litigation activities, and marketing efforts) through collaborations with transactional attorneys and licensing colleagues</li>
<li> Deliver results on-time, on-target and within-budget according to team goals</li>
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<p><i> Position is based in Santa Clara, CA, Pleasanton, CA, or Seattle, WA; fully remote position is not possible. Relocation benefits are available for this posting.</i></p>
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<p><b> Who You Are</b></p>
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<li> 5-7+ years of experience in patent prosecution and counseling in a corporate setting and/or law firm; law firm experience preferred.</li>
<li> Registered US patent agent or attorney qualification required; for attorney applicants, you must be a member in good standing of at least one state bar</li>
<li> Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, preferably software engineering or biomedical engineering.</li>
<li> Experience in patenting biomolecular conjugates and small molecules preferred</li>
<li> Contract and transactional experience is desirable, but not required</li>
<li> Some travel required</li>
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<p><b> Important Stakeholders/ Interactions</b></p>
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<li> Head of IP, Molecular Customer Area</li>
<li> Head of IP, Roche Diagnostics</li>
<li> Business and Project Teams</li>
<li> Members of Research & Development across Roche Diagnostics</li>
<li> Patent and Trademark Office</li>
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<p><i> The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $170,900 to $317,300 (Patent Attorney) or $127,900 to $237,500 (Patent Agent). Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.</i></p>
<p><i> Benefits</i></p>
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Who we are
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<p> 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.</p>
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<p> Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p>
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<p> If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.</p>
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