What are the responsibilities and job description for the LS Patent Counsel position at The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany?
Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Ready to grow? You’ve learned the patent basics. Now you’re ready for the next level. Building deep understanding of the business. Working directly with inventors. Helping shape the IP strategy. Growing with experienced colleagues. Developing the judgment that turns a strong patent practitioner into a trusted business advisor. That’s what this opening in our Life Science Patents team offers.
We are adding to our team and are seeking a patent attorney who has the right skills and real curiosity, practical judgment, and genuine drive -a professional who sees patent work as a way to help shape and protect our meaningful Life Science innovations for our customers.
This team is passionate about what we do. We work directly with our R&D and business stakeholders, protecting our innovations, and are committed to delivering practical, high-quality IP strategic counseling aligned with our business objectives.
Your Role
In this role, you have an active part in patent portfolio management, including drafting, filing, prosecuting, and defending patents, preparing opinions, and advising on intellectual property matters that protect our innovative technologies and products.
You will work directly with R&D teams and cross-functional colleagues around the world to identify IP opportunities, assess risks, develop solutions, and support strategic decision-making.
Our Life Science technologies are broad and diverse, including areas such as filtration, chromatography, substrates, ligands, bioreactors, sensors, devices, chemistry, biology and more. Success in this role requires the right technical expertise, curiosity, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues across technical and business functions.
If you are ready to build your career in a highly engaged and globally connected environment, we are excited to hear from you. Question is, are you ready?
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant scientific or technical field, particularly engineering, biotechnology or a related discipline
- JD from an accredited law school
- Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Minimum of 3 years of patent law experience
- Fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree and/or research and development experience
- Experience supporting technologies relevant to Life Science, such as engineering, filtration, chromatography, bioprocessing, chemistry, or biology
- Effective communicator
- Skilled in, and adopter of, current and new digital tools
- Keen attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
- Diligent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Proactive, collaborative working style, with the confidence to take initiative and the judgment to know when to seek input or guidance
- Sound judgment and awareness of legal, business, and reputational risks
- Strong business orientation and ability to connect IP strategy with business objectives using a practical, solutions-focused approach to complex IP matters
Location: Burlington, MA, USA; Remote to be considered
Travel: <10%; International and Domestic
Pay range for this position: $147,300.00 - $220,000.00
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
Salary : $147,300 - $220,000