European Patent Attorney, Life Sciences

Help us improve access to life-changing therapies that can transform human health
We are Cytiva, a global provider of technologies and services that advance and accelerate the development and manufacture of therapeutics. Formerly part of GE Healthcare, we have a rich heritage tracing back hundreds of years, and a fresh beginning since 2020.
Our customers undertake life-saving activities. These range from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, biologic drugs, and novel cell and gene therapies. Our job is to supply the tools and services - the pots, pans, soups and sauces - they need to work better, faster and safer, leading to better patient outcomes.
We are looking for a European Patent Attorney to work with our expert Intellectual Property team of fifteen employees across the world. The position will have a particular focus on building and implementing the IP strategy for protecting one of Cytiva’s core product portfolios relating to chromatography resins and protein ligands for Bioprocess applications. This will cover all aspects from collaborating closely with IP, R&D and business colleagues to build a world class IP portfolio, through to, where necessary, patent enforcement.
Do you have a passion for innovation and intellectual property? Then we would love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
Work closely with R&D and product development teams to capture and protect commercially significant inventions.
Draft and file high quality patent applications.
Efficiently advance prosecution of pending patent applications, and manage global patent portfolio to ensure that meaningful protection is obtained.
Act as the European representative before the European Patent Office for European patent applications.
Develop IP strategies using various types of IP to create and nurture valuable IP assets.
Perform freedom to operate reviews and minimize exposure to third party IP.
Support IP aspects of business development, licensing, and M&A activities.
Represent Cytiva in EPO opposition proceedings.
IP litigation support.
Provide IP training to R&D, product and marketing teams.

Who you are
Qualified European Patent Attorney.
Technical background in biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related life sciences field.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience of devising innovative IP strategies.
Good commercial awareness.
Experience working in the life sciences or healthcare sector.
Whilst expertise to advise on IP matters in the biology/chemistry fields is essential, experience and desire to work additionally in product areas pertaining to other technical fields would be desirable.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, practices and procedures relating to patent procurement in Europe, US and Asia.

Who we are
Whatever your role, we bring purpose and challenge into our everyday work. If you are driven to make the world a better place thanks to science and medicine, you’ll feel right at home here. If you’re flexible, curious and relentless, you’ll belong. If you are excited about a global culture, this can be the place to further your career.
Want to know more? Experience life at Cytiva on our Careers website, Instagram channel and LinkedIn page!
Cytiva is a 3.5 billion USD global life sciences leader with over 7000 associates across 40 countries who are dedicated to our mission to help us improve access to life-changing therapies that transform human health. As a trusted partner to customers that range in scale and scope, Cytiva brings efficiencies to research and manufacturing workflows, ensuring the development, manufacture and delivery of transformative medicines to patients.
Cytiva is part of the Danaher family of companies, a global science and technology innovator committed to helping customers solve complex challenges and improving quality of life around the world.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available here.