Senior Patent Attorney

<p><b>Contract type:</b></p>Permanent<p style="text-align:left !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important">Bracco is an international Group active in the healthcare sector and a leader in diagnostic imaging. The Group’s main products are contrast agents sold in over 100 countries, both directly and indirectly through branches, joint ventures and license and distribution agreements.</p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p>The senior Patent Attorney will manage the patent portfolio in alignment with Bracco’s business objectives, collaborating with GR&amp;D, Legal, Business, and IP colleagues both at headquarters and in affiliated companies.<p></p><p><span><b>Main Responsibilities and Activities</b></span></p><ul><li><p><span>Support R&amp;D, Technical Operations, and Commercial activities for the assigned business area, including participation in regular meetings and conducting patent surveys.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Conduct patent searches (landscape, patentability, freedom to operate).</span></p></li><li><p><span>Perform patentability analy</span><span>ses and evaluate patent opportunities.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Draft and prosecute patent applications worldwide up to grant, either directly or by instructing foreign external associates; manage post-grant proceedings (e.g., EP oppositions).</span></p></li><li><p><span>Conduct freedom to operate analyses and validity studies.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Monitor third-party patents and support strategic decisions/actions, including managing oppositions against third party patents. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Support the Legal Department in drafting/reviewing IP-related clauses in agreements (e.g., MTA, research, collaboration, license), either through prior experience or willingness to develop expertise in this area.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Participate in due diligence activities for business opportunities</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><b>Education</b></span></p><ul><li><p><span>Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutics, or a related field.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><b>Professional Experience, Knowledge &amp; Technical Skills</b></span></p><ul><li><p><span>At least five years of experience as a patent attorney, preferably in the pharmaceutical field.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Qualified Italian Patent Attorney.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Qualified European Patent Attorney.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Excellent knowledge of the English language.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Good knowledge of public and commercial patent search databases.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><b>Soft Skills – Company Values &amp; Behaviours</b></span></p><ul><li><p><span>Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team, as required.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong organizational skills and autonomy in handling and prioritizing assigned tasks.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Willingness to share results and professional experiences to enhance competence and foster cohesion within the IP team.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proactivity and effective communication skills.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>If you meet the requirements of this opportunity and would like to join an international group working to improve patients&#39; lives, apply now!</span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>At Bracco, we believe in the values of diversity and inclusion. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people and their experiences, ensuring a fair opportunity for all.</span></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><i><span>We are #Bracco #JoinUs</span></i></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>