Director of Patent Law - Johnson & Johnson

About Johnson & Johnson Consumer Helsingborg
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.

That is why we in the Nordics are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”!

Johnson & Johnson is a company committed to doing good for the world. We blend Heart, Science and Ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.

At Johnson & Johnson Consumer Nordic, we have a truly unrivalled brand portfolio, with power brands across multiple categories, including Neutrogena, Natusan, Piz Buin, o.b, Imodium, Ipren, Livostin and Nicorette. In Helsingborg, we manufacture Nicorette and Rhinocort products for the global market. Our Nicorette products - found in over 80 countries - help people around the world to quit tobacco and live healthier lives. In addition to manufacturing, we also have a global research and development unit working in three areas: Smoking Cessation, Digestive Health and Cough & Cold. With around 650 employees we are one of the region's largest companies.

Introduction And Overview
Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a European Patent Attorney located in Helsingborg, Sweden. The position will report to the Assistant General Counsel – Patents.

In this position, you will assume primary responsibility for the patent matters of the Consumer Health R&D team in Sweden. This R&D team focuses on the development of smoking cessation, cough & cold and digestive health consumer products. As a creative driver of technology, you will collaborate with the business to identify innovations and enable commercially significant inventions to be protected by valid patents, avoid infringement of third-party patents and evaluate and counsel the business about external innovation opportunities and relationships.

As A Director Patent Law You Will:
Provide a full range of patent support functions including preparation and prosecution of patent applications, performance of freedom-to-operate studies (e.g., infringement and validity analysis), and client counseling.
Provide input on IP provisions of agreements.
Deliver due diligence support for business development activities.
Support patent litigation and/or pre-litigation strategy efforts including finding opportunities to enforce patent rights.
Manage relationships with external firms, partners and/or outside counsel.
Gain an in-depth knowledge of the technologies, commercial models, competitive strategies and patent landscape.
Work jointly and strategically with clients and internal partners.
Work collaboratively with patent and cross-functional legal team members to deliver comprehensive legal advice to the business.
Train and make regular presentations to the business about patents, external partnership best-practices and due diligence matters.
Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance for others within the department.
Independently give well organized and thoughtful presentations to upper management and department colleagues.


What You Will Need To Succeed
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive attitude, high emotional intelligence and the ability to work in a highly matrixed business environment. You have high degree of independence to provide patent support to an R&D project team and IP advice to a business/commercial team. You are an excellent colleague and have outstanding collaboration skills.

Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor degree or equivalent (required), e.g. a degree in the sciences, computer science or engineering. An accredited law degree (LLB or LLM) is meriting.
Passed in full the European Qualifying Exam (required).
>10 years of proven experience (can include both scientific/technical and patent law experience) (required).
Proficient knowledge of English language (required).
Ability to travel internationally (up to 5% of the time) (required).
5 years or more of experience in patent practice (preferred).
Authorized patent attorney (SE) (preferred).
Prior in-house legal experience (preferred).


Application
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an updated CV and Cover letter in English. The selection process will start during the 14-days posting period, please send in your application as soon as possible. We reserve the rights to close the advert earlier. All applicants can expect feedback on the application. Due to the Nordic summer holiday, you can expect feedback on your application latest by 22nd August 2022.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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