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Head of IP, Infectious Diseases

MWA presents an exciting opportunity within a rapidly growing biotechnology venture. Our client is on a mission to better the health of people worldwide working in the development of immunotherapies; harnessing the full potential of the immune system to fight cancer, infectious diseases, and other serious conditions. This company houses some of the world’s leading scientists within immunotherapy. Utilising their various therapeutic areas, this company is striving to address the need for therapeutic treatments in cancer and serious diseases. Now is your chance to become part of this mission.

As Head of IP, Infectious Diseases, this is an opportunity to:

  • Join a company at the cutting-edge of immunotherapy treatments. Our client is home to some of the world’s leading scientific experts, working on new breakthroughs and partnering with pioneers across the globe.
  • You will provide valued IP insights into groundbreaking advances. Not only this, but you will work with the company’s key pharmaceutical partners, getting involved with varied deals and contractual work, while closely managing the ID portfolio.
  • Lead the Infectious Diseases patent portfolio. You will have overall responsibility for this key area within the company. You will manage your assigned patent team, supporting colleagues; you will lead and implement a competitive and thorough patent strategy, gaining involvement in all areas of the patent process; you will liaise with internal experts and external partnerships to ensure the ongoing success of major projects.
  • Make your mark! This is an opportunity to join a pioneering company in a senior position. You will be a key pillar in the patent team. Not only is it a career-defining opportunity, offering options to grow and develop your career in many ways; it is also a chance to make a genuine impact in some of the most challenging areas of healthcare globally.

Our client is looking for an experienced European or US Patent Attorney with an educational background in Biotechnology or related fields. The right candidate will have strong leadership skills and demonstrable business acumen, alongside experience in the full life cycle of patent matters.

If you want to be a crucial pillar in an innovative company, get in touch!

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Location: Remote - multiple locations considered

kieron@mwaip.com

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