What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Patent Attorney position at AstraZeneca?
Typical Accountabilities:
174,009.60 - 261,014.40 USD Annual
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position is outlined above. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
07-Jan-2026
Closing Date
15-Jan-2026
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
- Independently draft and prosecute a IP portfolio (either patents, or trademarks and other non-patent IP, as appropriate) relating to an assigned client area.
- Provide IP advice to the assigned clients reflecting R&D objectives, and identify and address IP opportunities and risks.
- Establish and implement IP strategies for the assigned area
- Communicate effectively with R&D clients on IP matters
- Operate effectively within global IP teams on AZ IP operational or strategic IP issues
- Work on IP diligence and other activities in support of SPBD opportunities
- Manage external service providers effectively
- In Patents, act as an attorney of record for US or EP prosecution Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
- Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 0 What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
- 2 or 3 countries at a minimum of 40% of time Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Essential: Full relevant legal qualification; Strategic thinking; Extensive experience of IP/TM in multiple markets and jurisdictions; Strong written and spoken communication skills in English
- Desirable: Experience in the pharmaceutical industry; Experience managing external service providers Key Relationship to reach solutions:
- Internal (to AZ or team): Other Colleagues in the Intellectual property and legal affairs function; Colleagues in R&D, Global Commercial and Marketing client businesses
- External (to AZ): External service providers; Legal experts in the IP/TM field
174,009.60 - 261,014.40 USD Annual
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position is outlined above. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
07-Jan-2026
Closing Date
15-Jan-2026
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Salary : $174,010 - $261,014