Lead Patent Paralegal

Work with us
Our team are passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and Autoimmune disease to deliver life-changing treatments to patients.

Whilst working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork – together we are ONE Autolus.

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Patent Paralegal

Reports to Managing Patent Attorney

Department: IP

Hours: Full time – 35 hrs per week

Location: UK – White City / Hybrid from home office

Autolus is a biopharmaceutical company, advancing innovative therapies at both clinical and commercial stages of development, focused on next-generation, programmed T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. Using a broad suite of proprietary and modular T cell programming technologies, the company is engineering precisely targeted, controlled, and highly active T cell therapies designed to better recognize cancer cells, break down their defence mechanisms, and eliminate these cells. Autolus has a pipeline of product candidates in development for the treatment of haematological malignancies, solid tumours, and autoimmune diseases.

Why Autolus

Our team is passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and autoimmune diseases to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. Whilst working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse, and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork. In addition to this Autolus is proud to offer a competitive salary, performance related bonus as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Our Promise

Autolus is developing complex, breakthrough therapies for a globally diverse market and equally recognises that diversity amongst our people is critical to our mission. As we draw on our differences, what we’ve experienced, and how we work, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Role Summary

To support the IP team in the management of the Autolus IP portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the internal document management system: uploading incoming correspondence, official communications, and other documentation

• Maintenance of the internal case and task management system: creating cases for new filings, entering and tracking due dates

• Liaising with our external renewal fee service provider to pay renewal fees

• Liaising with our external citation management provider to manage citations

• Liaising with our external Trade Mark attorneys to manage Trade Mark applications

• Management of invoices and blanket Purchase Orders

• Liaising with the Accounts, Procurement, and Legal teams to onboard new service providers

• Communication with local and overseas attorneys; scientists and tech transfer managers

• Handling of formal documentation: powers of attorney; assignments; declarations and documentation relating to EP validation

Demonstrated skills and competencies

E – Essential

P – Preferred

Experience

• Knowledge of all aspects of patent filing and prosecution, including priority and International filings, national/regional phase entry and renewal fees –E

• Experience of managing an IP portfolio and monitoring deadlines –E

• Basic knowledge of trademarks –E

• Previous experience using an online case management system -E

• Previous experience of online filing -P

Qualifications

• CIPA Patent Administrator’s Certificate –E

Skills/Specialist knowledge

• Highly organised and with excellent attention to detail

• Ability to prioritise work, work under pressure and be flexible as part of a small team

• Have drive and energy to help implement new IP-related company procedures

• Good verbal and written communication skills and the confidence to liaise proactively with colleagues and external IP attorneys

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Autolus Core Competencies

Focus on Results:Works to meet business goals set by management and leaders

Builds Trust and Relationships:Ensures trust with internal and external partners by delivering on commitments

Resilience:Has the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness

Communicates and Collaborates:Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet objectives

Autolus is committed to the protection of the personal information that we collect & process and we are fully compliant with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

Autolus is committed to providing an inclusive and fair workplace for all. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Autolus’ success is driven by equality and inclusion; we believe all voices are of equal value and must be heard. Whilst operating with focus and integrity, we are committed to improving diversity and inclusion within our business and our industry.