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AstraZeneca
Patent Coordinator
Mississauga
FULL TIME
August 29, 2024
Patent Coordinator
Hybrid Work- on average 3 days/week from office
Minimum 1 day from our Mississauga office and 2 days from our Mississauga or Downtown office
Astra Zeneca is shaping the future of healthcare by expanding our global presence and harnessing innovation to make an even greater impact on society and the planet. As part of this vision, we are thrilled to announce the establishment of a new Legal Operations Centre in Mississauga, Canada. This state-of-the-art hub will centralize our Legal operational functions, including IP operations, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the integration of cutting-edge technology. Situated in a region renowned for its healthcare focus and proximity to top-tier talent and research facilities, our new centre is set to become a cornerstone of Astra Zeneca's 2030 Bold Ambition. Join us in this exciting new chapter as we build sustainable, digitally enabled workplaces designed to inspire and empower our teams to deliver life-changing medicines to the world.
Summary:
Protecting our intellectual property is at the core of Astra Zeneca’s future success. As a Patent Coordinator, you will be taking on a role that offers a variety of interesting, important and demanding work. You will be providing essential and specialized support relating to the filing, procurement, and maintenance of patent applications and patents throughout all phases of US, European and international patent prosecution. You will be part of a collaborative, close-knit team that takes enormous pride in its meticulous attention to detail and expertise in patent procurement. The work will require daily interaction with patent attorneys, inventors and third parties.
Typical Accountabilities:
Essential Skills/Experience:
Desirable Skills/Experience:
Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:
Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.
Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!
Astra Zeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. Astra Zeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHuman Resources@astrazeneca.com.
Hybrid Work- on average 3 days/week from office
Minimum 1 day from our Mississauga office and 2 days from our Mississauga or Downtown office
Astra Zeneca is shaping the future of healthcare by expanding our global presence and harnessing innovation to make an even greater impact on society and the planet. As part of this vision, we are thrilled to announce the establishment of a new Legal Operations Centre in Mississauga, Canada. This state-of-the-art hub will centralize our Legal operational functions, including IP operations, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the integration of cutting-edge technology. Situated in a region renowned for its healthcare focus and proximity to top-tier talent and research facilities, our new centre is set to become a cornerstone of Astra Zeneca's 2030 Bold Ambition. Join us in this exciting new chapter as we build sustainable, digitally enabled workplaces designed to inspire and empower our teams to deliver life-changing medicines to the world.
Summary:
Protecting our intellectual property is at the core of Astra Zeneca’s future success. As a Patent Coordinator, you will be taking on a role that offers a variety of interesting, important and demanding work. You will be providing essential and specialized support relating to the filing, procurement, and maintenance of patent applications and patents throughout all phases of US, European and international patent prosecution. You will be part of a collaborative, close-knit team that takes enormous pride in its meticulous attention to detail and expertise in patent procurement. The work will require daily interaction with patent attorneys, inventors and third parties.
Typical Accountabilities:
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Patent Application Support: Assisting in the preparation and filing of multiple new patent applications, including US, Europe (EP), and PCT applications
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Global Coordination: assist in the preparation and filing of all prosecution-related documents within the USPTO, EPO and patent offices globally. Managing national stage filings and formality documents with foreign counsel.
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Deadline Management: Proactively monitoring and meeting docketed deadlines, collaborating with our docketing team to ensure our records are impeccably maintained.
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Cross-Functional Interaction: Engaging daily with patent attorneys, inventors, and third parties to drive our IP objectives forward.
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Project Participation: Contributing to special projects and initiatives that enhance our IP processes and systems.
Essential Skills/Experience:
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At least 2 years’ experience working with US, EP and foreign patent prosecution and formalities in private practice, and/or an in-house IP department.
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Familiarity with US, EP and foreign patent docketing.
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Self-motivated, with proven organisational skills and ability to manage multiple, high-priority tasks and deadlines.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a diverse and international team of attorneys, staff, and inventors.
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Proficiency with USPTO, EPO and/or e PCT online filing; proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and MS Excel.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
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An undergraduate degree and/or a recognised qualification in Patent Administration.
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Paralegal experience is highly desirable
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Knowledge of CPA Memotech, Anaqua or similar IP management system.
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Knowledge of Worksite/i Manage or similar document management system
Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:
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GTAA Top Employer Award for 10 years
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Top 100 Employers Award
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Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture
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Learn more about working with us in Canada
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View our You Tube channel
Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.
Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!
Astra Zeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. Astra Zeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHuman Resources@astrazeneca.com.
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