Senior Patent Counsel

22 November 2025
100%
Permanent position
Basel

Job summary

Join Abbott, a global healthcare leader committed to innovation. This role offers a unique chance to impact healthcare access.

Tasks

Lead patent strategies for biosimilars in emerging markets.
Advise leadership on pharmaceutical development and licensing.
Contribute to Abbott's global patent team's strategic direction.

Skills

European Patent Attorney qualification or equivalent required.
5+ years in patent law, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector.
Experience in diverse teams and understanding complex regulations.

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About the job

At Abbott, we’re driven by a mission: to help people live healthier, fuller lives. With a presence in over 160 countries and a team of 114,000 diverse colleagues, we’re committed to advancing innovation across diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals.We’re looking for a Senior Patent Counsel who is passionate about making a meaningful impact. This role is based at our Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) global headquarters in Basel, with a focus on biosimilars in emerging markets—a unique opportunity to shape access to healthcare globally.Why This Role MattersYou’ll be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team that values diverse perspectives and empowers you to lead strategic patent initiatives. Your work will directly influence product development, market access, and innovation in regions where it matters most.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Lead patent activities across emerging markets, with occasional global scope</li><li>Advise regional and country leadership on patent strategies for pharmaceutical development, licensing, and launches</li><li>Contribute to shaping the strategic direction of Abbott’s global patent team</li></ul>Your ExpertiseYou’ll bring deep knowledge and experience in:<ul><li>Patent law, including freedom-to-operate analysis, patentability, litigation, due diligence, and prosecution</li><li>Supporting biosimilar and generic product development with strategic IP insights</li><li>Navigating complex regulatory and licensing environments</li><li>Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams</li></ul>What You’ll Need<ul><li>Qualification as a European Patent Attorney (EQE) or equivalent, or admission as an attorney-at-law</li><li>Scientific degree (BA, BSc, PhD or equivalent)</li><li>Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus</li><li>5+ years of experience in patent law, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry</li><li>Experience working in diverse, international teams and matrix organizations</li><li>Familiarity with emerging markets (METAP, APAC, China) is highly valued</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>A supportive, inclusive culture that values collaboration and continuous learning</li><li>Opportunities to lead and grow within a global healthcare leader</li><li>A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives through innovation</li></ul>If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV (PDF format preferred). We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.(If you want to upload several documents, don`t save in between uploading them to be able to do so. Once you save your uploads, you will not be able to add more documents)