Pharma Intellectual PropertyPatent Trainee Program

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“ The Novartis Pharma Patent Trainee Program provides a unique opportunity for a young scientist of proven academic ability to launch their career in patents and train to qualify as a European Patent Attorney in the stimulating environment of the headquarters of a multi- national pharmaceutical company, located in a modern Campus in Basel, Switzerland. The Program is designed to provide hands on training from the ground floor up in all aspects of the work of a pharmaceutical industry pa- tent department, with time for study and attendance at outside courses as appropriate and mentoring through- out from experienced senior colleagues.”

Patrick Crawley Project Leader, Novartis Patent Trainee Program

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Patent Trainee ProgramThe Patent Trainee Program is a unique opportunity to train to become a European Patent Attorney, with training and guidance from senior colleagues work-ing to protect the scientific innovations of a leading pharmaceutical company.

Mission of Pharma Intellectual Property

As Intellectual Property (IP) architects, we collab-orate with our technical and business colleagues to design creative IP strategies and to defend our IP rights. In this way, Novartis Pharma can get products to patients and protect its rights in those products, ensuring a fair return for investors and fueling future innovation.

Purpose

The Patent Trainee Program is a 3 –5 year program designed to provide a few talented and highly-moti-vated candidates with the training needed to qualify as a European Patent Attorney with all the skills needed to work in this profession in the pharma-ceutical industry.

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Patent Trainee Program OverviewPositions on the patent trainee program are offered each year to 1– 2 exceptional candidates who meet the required criteria and have the desire and poten-tial to enter the patent attorney profession and work in the pharmaceutical industry.

The ultimate objective of the program is prepara-tion for the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) and qualification as a European Patent Attorney. The course is based upon hands on work experi-ence at all levels of activity within a pharmaceutical company IP department including:

• paralegal support work • patent searching

• litigation support

• patent drafting and prosecution

• validity and freedom to operate reviews

• counselling clients

The program may also involve visits to IP depart-ments in other Divisions of Novartis and specific assignments, e. g. supporting attorneys with European Patent Office oppositions, litigation and due diligences for in-licensing products. The training will be based on a structured curriculum and defined career path, including formal training both internally and externally with set criteria and check points for passing from one stage to the next. The training will be structured to allow time for study and it will involve one-on-one mentoring/coaching by experienced colleagues.

How to apply Please apply via the Novartis website (go to http://www.novartis.com/careers/job-search/index.shtml and select the Trainee Patent Attorney position listed amongst the open positions in Switzerland)

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Qualification and Requirements• Relevant scientific background – good gradu- ate or postgraduate qualification in a relevant scientific discipline, e. g. organic chemistry, biochemistry, biology, pharmacy, medicine, medical / bio-engineering, healthcare IT, other possibilities considered.

• As the program is aimed at graduates and postgraduates leaving university and the patent trainee salary is comparable to that of a post-doctoral position, no previous work experience is required.

• The desire and dedication required to train for a professional qualification as a patent attorney and enter the patent attorney profession.

• A desire to work for an innovative pharma- ceutical company at the interface of science/ law/ business.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Very good communication and interper- sonal skills.

• An ordered, logical and analytical mind.

• IT savvy.

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“ Establishing the Novartis Pharma Patent Trainee Pro- gram has given us the chance to engage and nurture new talent within our department, and to develop the next generation of innovative Intellectual Property (IP) architects with potential to join our high performing team. The Program provides a unique opportunity to qualify as a European Patent Attorney in an industry which brings life-enhancing products to patients, where patents ensure a just return on R&D investment and support the develop- ment of future medicines.”

Paul Fehlner Head Intellectual Property, Novartis Pharma

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