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The Patent Operation Team is globally responsible for filing patent & design applications, managing the Roche & Genentech patent & design portfolio and ensuring efficient and effective operation of all related processes.

In this challenging position in the patent department of Roche in Basel, you will assume an important role as a Patent Filing Specialist.

You will support the Global Patent Operations Team to complete a range of formalistic duties to ensure that our global patent & design rights are safely and properly filed. You have the ability to work in a global team and ensure that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality in a timely manner. Ensures client service and satisfaction are attained in all areas of the position. Completes special projects as requested. You know and apply the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of the particular field of specialization. Act as an interface with internal/external customers and departments. You are responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the quality system and achieving quality objectives through daily actions. 

Your key responsibilities include:

Filing all patent & design applications in accordance with the Patent Committee Meeting resolutions

Create electronic file records based on the filing resolutions. Update and maintain the IP Management system and Global Electronic Records

Preparation of transfer of rights

Obtaining the required signatures from inventors/entities and it's notarization/legalization where appropriate

Monitor and ensure that formality due dates are duly met. 

Obtain and timely file formality documents according to the international/national patent jurisdictions

Monitor filing confirmation

Furthermore, you independently correspond as needed with global affiliates, patent agents, inventors and authorities. You participate in various global projects and you stay current on changing requirements of Patent Offices to ensure proactive alignment of filing practices. You also prepare and execute assignment/transfer of case records.

Who you are:

Commercial Diploma, University or equivalent education preferred; Patentanwaltsfachangestellte or CIPA education preferred

Minimum 5 years of experience as a patent administrator, IP paralegal or patent formalities officer

Knowledge and expertise regarding substantive and procedural intellectual property law including patent office rules and procedures

Very good computer skills

Experience with online PTO portals

Experience with IP management systems

Good oral and written English and German communication skills

You have strong organizational skills and attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple, concurrent tasks and assignments. You are proactive, self-disciplined and able to work independently and globally in a virtual team.

Be part of our inclusive team at Roche in Basel. Apply now !

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.