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Our team are passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and Autoimmune disease to deliver life-changing treatments to patients.
Whilst working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork – together we are ONE Autolus.
Job Description:
Job Title: Lead Patent Paralegal
Reports to Managing Patent Attorney
Department: IP
Hours: Full time – 35 hrs per week
Location: UK – White City / Hybrid from home office
Autolus is a biopharmaceutical company, advancing innovative therapies at both clinical and commercial stages of development, focused on next-generation, programmed T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. Using a broad suite of proprietary and modular T cell programming technologies, the company is engineering precisely targeted, controlled, and highly active T cell therapies designed to better recognize cancer cells, break down their defence mechanisms, and eliminate these cells. Autolus has a pipeline of product candidates in development for the treatment of haematological malignancies, solid tumours, and autoimmune diseases.
Why Autolus
Our team is passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and autoimmune diseases to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. Whilst working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse, and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork. In addition to this Autolus is proud to offer a competitive salary, performance related bonus as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
Our Promise
Autolus is developing complex, breakthrough therapies for a globally diverse market and equally recognises that diversity amongst our people is critical to our mission. As we draw on our differences, what we’ve experienced, and how we work, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Role Summary
To support the IP team in the management of the Autolus IP portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance of the internal document management system: uploading incoming correspondence, official communications, and other documentation
Maintenance of the internal case and task management system: creating cases for new filings, entering and tracking due dates
Liaising with our external renewal fee service provider to pay renewal fees
Liaising with our external citation management provider to manage citations
Liaising with our external Trade Mark attorneys to manage Trade Mark applications
Management of invoices and blanket Purchase Orders
Liaising with the Accounts, Procurement, and Legal teams to onboard new service providers
Communication with local and overseas attorneys; scientists and tech transfer managers
Handling of formal documentation: powers of attorney; assignments; declarations and documentation relating to EP validation
Demonstrated skills and competencies
E – Essential
P – Preferred
Experience
Knowledge of all aspects of patent filing and prosecution, including priority and International filings, national/regional phase entry and renewal fees – E
Experience of managing an IP portfolio and monitoring deadlines – E
Basic knowledge of trademarks – E
Previous experience using an online case management system - E
Previous experience of online filing - P
Qualifications
CIPA Patent Administrator’s Certificate – E
Skills/Specialist knowledge
Highly organised and with excellent attention to detail
Ability to prioritise work, work under pressure and be flexible as part of a small team
Have drive and energy to help implement new IP-related company procedures
Good verbal and written communication skills and the confidence to liaise proactively with colleagues and external IP attorneys
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Autolus Core Competencies
Focus on Results: Works to meet business goals set by management and leaders
Builds Trust and Relationships: Ensures trust with internal and external partners by delivering on commitments
Resilience: Has the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness
Communicates and Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet objectives
Autolus is committed to the protection of the personal information that we collect & process and we are fully compliant with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
Autolus is committed to providing an inclusive and fair workplace for all. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
Autolus’ success is driven by equality and inclusion; we believe all voices are of equal value and must be heard. Whilst operating with focus and integrity, we are committed to improving diversity and inclusion within our business and our industry.
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