Senior Patent Portfolio Manager

Company DescriptionLGC Ltd (www.lgcgroup.com) is an international life sciences company working with customers in the government, academic, pharmaceutical, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, security and sports sectors.LGC’s Grant Management Group (GMG) works with UK government departments and arm’s length bodies to support medical and health research across the UK. Our activities include funding call management, contract management and Intellectual Property management. We work with senior level stakeholders in academia, the NHS, government and industry to promote improvements in medical and health care in the UK and overseas.Job DescriptionAs part of our expanding services to government customers, LGC is expanding its expertise in technology transfer. We are looking for for aSenior Patent Portfolio Manager to join our team to manage a complex and exciting portfolio of patents owned by a customer focused on new innovative new ideas from medical research.Job PurposeTo manage the patent portfolio owned by the customer to ensure that intellectual property is protected and maintained to allow licensing and other commercial activities.Job Activities:Oversight of the IP portfolio to deliver high quality outcomes within agreed timelinesWorking with colleagues to support patent related analysis for invention harvesting activities with the various customer sites to capture all IPReview invention disclosures for patentability and manage ongoing patent drafting, filing and prosecutionConduct thorough patentability search and analysis to enable robust patent filing with maximum commercial potentialWork with external Patent Attorneys to ensure all innovations are captured and protected appropriatelyManage external Patent Attorneys to resolve complex IP and commercialisation casesWorking with colleagues to ensure that IP assets are protected as required for agreed commercialisation strategiesEnsure management of IP delivers maximum value to the customer by conducting IP asset audit and due diligence on a regular basisEnsure IP risk is minimised through ongoing due diligence, thorough FTO search and analysis and by capturing and protecting IP adequatelyCreation, maintenance and ongoing review of accurate records of all IP assetsManage IP renewals to ensure IP rights are maintained in accordance with the IP strategyMaintain a Trade Secret register as requiredFacilitate and deliver training for customer staff on IP and commercialisationSupport team members with complex technology transfer activitiesSupport, as required, in negotiations with inventors, potential licencees and investors to agree terms that ensure the customer has a robust position and financial rewardManage internal and external legal advice to review and resolve contractual and collaboration agreement issuesQualificationsRequired Criteria:Degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) qualified in life sciences/chemistryQualifications or comparable experience in an IP Law and PracticeKnowledge of IP management databases such as Wellspring Sophia and AstriaExtensive experience in utilising patent searching databases such as Patsnap, PatBase or Clarivate to conduct IP searching and analysisSignificant experience in managing IP portfoliosAbility to communicate complex information regarding intellectual property and commercialisation to a range of audiences using appropriate style and format of messagesDesired Criteria:Experience in commercialisation of IP in the medical and life sciences sectorExperience of working with industry, researchers and government to identify mutually beneficial outcomes for commercialisation of IPKey Competencies:Excellent attention to detailExceptional organisational skills due to various IP deadlinesAdditional InformationSalary & Benefits:£59,500 paBonus – subject to company performance25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (UK)Enhanced contributory pension schemeLife InsuranceBenenden HealthcareSeason Ticket LoanPlease note:This is a hybrid, office-based role with an expectation for all employees to attend our Victoria, London office, typically one day every week. This requirement may increase in line with business needs. The role will also require occasional travel to customer sites in Cambridge, London, and Oxfordshire.ApplicationIf you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a \’Statement of Suitability\’ that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the \’Required Criteria\’ outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the LGC Group.Inclusion and DiversityLGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. 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