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We are recruiting recently qualified European Patent Attorneys to join our Intellectual Property department. Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you always aim to exceed customer needs, deliver value and foster strong relationships. The positions are particularly suited to patent attorneys with extensive experience in the field of biotechnology or chemistry.

The successful candidates will demonstrate the ability and willingness to:
 

• work independently across a wide portfolio of activities ranging from drafting, prosecution, licensing, and contentious proceedings
   


• Liase comfortably  with scientists and key stakeholders in adjacent business functions, and display confidence in advising and defending complex IP portfolios 
   


• develop into a role in which you will become a trusted business advisor, counselling Science & Technology management teams, as well as business and commercial management teams, on matters relating to IP risks and opportunities
   


• be based in our office in Kemptthal in the greater Zurich area, or in our office in Avignon
   

You?

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who thrives being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with your co-workers who are as passionate as you are? Then come join us – and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes:
 

• Recently qualified as a European Patent Attorney Advanced degree (preferably PhD) in Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Chemistry


• Out-going personality, excellent interpersonal skills in order to relate and communicate credibly with individuals at all levels within the company


• Ability to build relationships with scientists, legal and business/commercial teams


• Excellent verbal/written skills, demonstrating the ability to articulate complex technical and legal issues in a concise and comprehensible manner


• Business fluent in English; other language skills are an asset


• Willingness to travel between Givaudan’s various key sites

Your future employer?

Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers’ preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that ‘engage your senses’. The Company achieved sales of CHF 5.1 billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at www.givaudan.com.