Patent Attorney

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Patent Attorney

As a Patent Attorney on our Global IP team, you will be a leading legal voice in intellectual property and innovation.

This new role offers the opportunity to shape our IP strategy by handling a wide range of responsibilities, including innovation-led agreements, transactions, licensing, and enforcement matters.

You will partner closely with professionals across our global legal team and other functions to protect and advance Elanco's mission.

Your Responsibilities:


* Counsel internal business clients and negotiate with external entities on agreements, transactions, licensing, and enforcement matters to manage risk and achieve strategic goals.


* Draft and prosecute high-quality U.S.

patent applications and manage the global patent portfolio by directing outside counsel to ensure alignment with business objectives.


* Conduct intellectual property due diligence, freedom-to-operate (FTO), and patent landscape assessments to guide R&D strategy and support business transactions.


* Review and advise on IP-related clauses and rights issues in a variety of agreements, such as manufacturing, supply, and vendor contracts.


* Foster a culture of IP awareness by educating and training R&D and business teams on intellectual property matters and monitoring competitor activity.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Juris Doctor (or equivalent legal degree) and an undergraduate degree in a scientific field.


* Experience: A minimum of five to nine (5-9) years of experience providing legal counsel on IP matters at a major corporation or law firm.


* Professional Certification: Active admission to a state bar and registration to practice before the USPTO.


* Top Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of U.S.

patent law and practice; Demonstrated ability to lead and succeed in cross-functional teams.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):


* An advanced degree (Ph.D.

or M.S.) in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related life sciences field.


* Significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent application...