Responsible for managing and delivering global patent and related intellectual property strategies and support for CSL Group’s global activities, especially related to R&D, TA, PD, or a Platform sub-team.
Manage prosecution and defense of CSL intellectual property, including building and safeguarding a patent portfolio aligned with 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 enterprise-wide IP strategy to support and safeguard CSL’s Global R&D activities, including invention harvesting, optimizing and defending regulatory exclusivities, lifecycle management, and partnering with TA, Research, or PD leadership for high-impact initiatives.
Assist in identifying and preserving Trade Secrets, ensuring they are well protected within the global IP strategy alongside other IP rights.
Actively contribute within a matrix work model, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver IP strategy and advice.
Manage invention identification and protection through filing and securing patent rights across selected countries, contributing to building robust IP positions for CSL’s lead drug candidates.
Perform freedom to operate analysis across chosen countries, 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 of agreements involving patent and IP matters, such as confidentiality, transfer, licensing, and other agreements.
Develop and deliver education sessions on IP aspects across CSL.
Represent CSL Group in dealings with external attorneys as needed.
Perform other complex tasks within the IP function, including budget management.
Key internal and external relationships include: IP 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
At least 4-8 years post-qualification experience in IP.
Experience with life science technologies and in-house IP team operations.
Patent management experience in an R&D drug development environment preferred.
Experience with patent and IP-related agreements.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
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