Senior Patent Counsel

Senior Patent CounselAt 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 DoLead patent activities across emerging markets, with occasional global scopeAdvise regional and country leadership on patent strategies for pharmaceutical development, licensing, and launchesContribute to shaping the strategic direction of Abbott’s global patent teamYour ExpertiseYou’ll bring deep knowledge and experience in : Patent law, including freedom-to-operate analysis, patentability, litigation, due diligence, and prosecutionSupporting biosimilar and generic product development with strategic IP insightsNavigating complex regulatory and licensing environmentsBuilding strong relationships with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teamsWhat You’ll NeedQualification as a European Patent Attorney (EQE) or equivalent, or admission as an attorney-at-lawScientific degree (BA, BSc, PhD or equivalent)Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus5+ years of experience in patent law, ideally within the pharmaceutical industryExperience working in diverse, international teams and matrix organizationsFamiliarity with emerging markets (METAP, APAC, China) is highly valuedWhat We OfferA supportive, inclusive culture that values collaboration and continuous learningOpportunities to lead and grow within a global healthcare leaderA chance to make a real difference in people’s lives through innovationIf 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) jid37d5d54a jit0208a jiy26a