Senior Counsel, Patent Litigation, Global Legal Pharma

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Reports to Senior Director of Global Patent Litigation.

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A high‑impact role with significant visibility across the business, leading and supporting patent litigation matters globally with emphasis on ex‑US matters. /ph3Opportunity /h3ulliManage and coordinate an active and varied caseload of court proceedings relating to patent infringement, validity and revocation proceedings globally, with emphasis on ex‑US jurisdictions. /liliPartner as a team with highly experienced patent attorneys in the management of such proceedings. /liliServe as a thought leader for the litigation practice group and patent group on issues including global patent litigation strategy. /liliPartner closely with senior business clients and legal/patent department colleagues to advise on a range of strategic issues while using a practical and business‑minded approach. /liliDevelop strategies to mitigate or resolve regional, national and international patent disputes, including negotiating license agreements and settlements. /liliAdvise on patent strategy across multiple jurisdictions, contributing to an aligned global patent litigation strategy. /liliPartner with Group Patents to work closely with RD, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Finance and other business units. /liliManage outside counsel across Europe and in other jurisdictions outside the United States. /liliWork across cultures and time zones, with teammates in Basel and South San Francisco; travel worldwide as needed to manage and resolve disputes. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulliQualified attorney‑at‑law (e.g., Rechtsanwalt, avocat) in at least one European jurisdiction (or equivalent); additional qualifications (e.g., European Patent Attorney, German Patentanwalt, UK Solicitor/Barrister) are a strong plus. /liliMinimum 7–10+ years of experience in patent litigation, with significant experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences matters. /liliDeep familiarity with European patent litigation practice, including proceedings in Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and/or other major jurisdictions. /liliExperience in Unified Patent Court (UPC) strategy and rules of procedure. /liliFamiliar with SPC law, data/market exclusivity, and regulatory linkage in Europe. /liliExpertise in coordinating complex, multi‑jurisdictional patent litigation. /liliStrong analytical, written, and oral communication skills in English; proficiency in additional European languages (e.g., German, French, Dutch) is desirable. /liliCreative problem‑solver with a business mindset. /liliKnowledgeable and committed to deploying emerging AI‑enabled technologies to increase productivity, speed and efficiency in litigation management. /liliA degree (undergraduate or graduate) in a biological science or chemistry preferred but not required. /li /ulh3Equal Opportunity /h3pRoche is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr ph3Position /h3pSenior Counsel, Patent Litigation, Global Legal Pharma – based at Roche’s Headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.