Job Description Summary

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines.

Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.

Join us as a Founder of our 'new' Sandoz!

The Senior Manager will actively and strategically manage and support the global patent litigation portfolio by providing comprehensive paralegal, data management and analytics support to the global patent litigation team through critical thinking and problem solving, a high level of organization and proactive, collaborative, agile, creative, and curious work practices

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Patent Litigation: Assist the patent litigation team with day-to-day case management including case intake and tracking and managing patent litigation docket and calendar.

Documentation and Records: Organise and maintain case files, documents, and records, ensuring they are easily accessible and well-organised for quick reference.

Client interaction: Coordinate with and provide support to internal clients from across the IP function and wider business. Serve as a direct point of contact for Sandoz internal client base handling inquiries and providing case updates.

Data management: Manage, curate and lead the timely and accurate recording of case data using our data tools.

Administration: Handle administrative tasks such as matter creation, diary management, invoicing and budget tracking.

What you'll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

At least 5 years of patent litigation paralegal experience, including law firm paralegal experience

Highly proficient English is required

Familiarity with and understanding of patent litigation practice (ideally in multiple jurisdictions), and the ability to administratively manage all phases of a patent litigation matter

Experience managing complex and sometimes ambiguous projects, with a broad set of stakeholder

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments, and to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight time-frames with a high attention to details

You'll receive:

Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Share scheme, Health insurance, 24 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Skills Desired

Administrative Assistance, Analytical Thinking, Brand Protection, Business Process, Collaboration, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Efficiency, Intellectual Property (Ip), Law (Legal System), Microsoft Office, Multitasking Skills, Organization Skills, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Productivity, Professionalism, Team Player