Responsible for managing and delivering global patent and related intellectual property strategies and support for a portion of CSL Group’s global activities, especially relevant to R&D, a TA, PD, or a Platform sub-team.
Manage prosecution and defense of CSL intellectual property, including building and safeguarding a patent portfolio tailored to CSL’s R&D activities, considering national and international laws and guidelines.
Provide counsel and advice to management and R&D organization to actively manage global patent-related risks.
Contribute to the delivery of enterprise-wide IP strategy that supports and safeguards CSL’s global R&D activities, including invention harvesting, optimizing and defending regulatory exclusivities, lifecycle management activities, and partnering with TA, Research, or PD leadership on high-impact lifecycle initiatives.
Assist in the identification and preservation of Trade Secrets, ensuring they are well protected within the global IP strategy alongside other IP rights.
Actively contribute within a matrix work model, including cross-functional teams, to deliver IP strategy and advice.
Manage the identification and protection of inventions through filing and securing patent rights across selected countries, contributing to building robust IP positions for CSL’s lead drug candidates.
Provide freedom-to-operate analysis across selected countries for assigned portfolio risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and communicate findings to management and stakeholders.
Support TAs / Research / PD groups in due diligence and advise on deal opportunities. Contribute to negotiations involving patent and related IP matters, such as confidentiality disclosures, material transfer, licensing agreements, etc.
Contribute to the development and delivery of education sessions on IP topics across CSL.
Represent CSL Group directly or with external attorneys.
Perform other complex tasks within the IP function as assigned, including budget management.
Key Relationships (internal and external):
IP team, including Head of IP and IP Leadership Team
R&D and enterprise leadership
Product / Platform Strategy Teams
Global Product or Platform Leaders
R&D Delivery Teams
Strategy / Global Licensing
Education
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology) or related field
Master’s degree or PhD highly regarded
Qualified Patent Attorney or IP lawyer admitted in at least one jurisdiction (AU, EP, DE, UK, US preferred) or equivalent legal qualifications and experience in IP
Experience
4-8 years post-qualification experience in IP
Experience with life science technologies and in-house IP operations
Patent management experience in an R&D drug development environment preferred
Experience with patent-related agreements
Strong communication and negotiation skills
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