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Intellectual Property Law
Job details
Company
Ascendis Pharma
Location
Heidelberg, Germany
Employment type
Other
Seniority
Senior
Primary category
Intellectual Property Law
Posted date
23 Dec 2025
Valid through
21 Feb 2026
Job description
Do you wish to work in an innovative pharmaceutical company, where you will work closely with our scientists and inventors, capturing new inventions, drafting and prosecuting patent applications and implementing patent strategies? Would you like to experience a flexible and appreciative working environment, which gives you the opportunity to work on challenging tasks? If so, then this position could potentially be your perfect job.
Reporting directly to the VP IP Management you will be part of a small, highly specialized team.
Your responsibilities:
- Identification of patenting opportunities, drafting of patent applications and development of suitable filing strategies
- Handling of all stages of patent prosecution, including requesting SPCs/PTEs where applicable
- Supporting the Patent Conflicts Team as needed
- Additional tasks based on experience and/or interest
Requirements
Your profile:
- Fully or partially qualified European patent attorney
- Excellent master’s degree in organic chemistry, pharmacy, biochemistry or related studies required; a PhD is desirable
- Proactive with attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and at least a willingness to learn German
Benefits
- Remuneration package:
An attractive salary, a sponsored pension scheme (bAV), and exciting short- and long-term incentives - Onboarding:
Structured, well-proven onboarding program to give you a clear picture of your responsibilities and the company you will be working for - Training:
Internal & external trainings and conferences embedded in a well-resourced training budget - Transport connections:
Good connection to tram station, parking lots for cars and bikes - Mobility:
You decide whether you want to use public transport with a discount or lease a JobBike - Food & more:
Free lunch every day, soft drinks, fresh fruit, a wide variety of snacks - Equipment:
State of the art, an iPhone and a brand-new laptop