Patent Agent, Biopharma

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Patent Agent, Biopharma

As a Patent Agent at Elanco Animal Health, you will join our Intellectual Property (“IP”) team to support innovative small and/or large molecule programs.

Your expertise in patent prosecution and portfolio management will be pivotal in securing robust intellectual property protection for our advancements in the animal health industry. 

 

Your Responsibilities:  


* Collaborate with R&D scientists and technology leaders to identify patentable inventions and effectuate the filing of high-quality patent applications covering small and/or large molecule innovations. 


* Conduct prior art searches, landscape surveys, and patentability assessments to support the development of patent filing strategies. 


* Manage patent prosecution activities, including the preparation of responses to office actions, preparing for and participating in examiner interviews, and navigating patent prosecution procedures to secure robust patent protection. 


* Work closely with outside counsel as needed to coordinate the filing and prosecution of patent applications domestically and internationally, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. 


* Assist in risk assessment, freedom-to-operate (“FTO”) analyses, and competitive intelligence and patent portfolio analyses to support R&D decision-making, product development and IP strategies. 

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):  


* Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific or technical field, preferably in biology, chemistry, or a related discipline; an advanced degree (Ph.D., M.S.) is highly desired. 


* Required Experience: Minimum of up to 3 years of experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry; Registered Patent Agent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) or eligible and willing to sit for and pass (within a year of hiring) the USPTO Registration examination. 


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