Senior Patent Paralegal

Join Novartis and play a vital role in protecting the innovations that transform patients’ lives. As a trusted expert partner within the Intellectual Property team, you will manage complex global patent portfolios and help bring groundbreaking scientific discoveries to market. This is an opportunity to work closely with patent professionals, inventors, and international partners while driving operational excellence and shaping best practices in a highly collaborative global environment.

• Manage complex global patent portfolios and ensure timely execution of intellectual property filing activities.
• Prepare and coordinate European, United States, international, and foreign patent application documentation.
• Monitor patent dockets, deadlines, and correspondence to safeguard intellectual property rights.
• Serve as a key resource on patent procedures, regulations, and best practices.
• Collaborate with patent attorneys, inventors, and international partners to advance innovation programs.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
• Mentor and train colleagues on patent prosecution processes and intellectual property administration.
• Support cross-functional projects and contribute to continuous improvement across global operations.

• Paralegal or intellectual property certification, or equivalent professional experience in patent administration.
• Extensive experience managing international patent prosecution activities in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of European, United States, Patent Cooperation Treaty, and foreign filing practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex patent portfolios with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills and ability to collaborate globally.
• Proven sense of ownership and accountability, with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in collaborative teams.

• Expected annual base salary range: CHF 82,600 - CHF 153,400, determined based on relevant skills, competencies, and experience in accordance with Novartis pay setting policy.
• Eligibility for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.
• Variety of competitive benefits in kind, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, and global recognition programs.
• Flexible and hybrid working options, where possible.
• Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Novartis is committed to reimagining medicine and building an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams representative of the patients and communities served.