"Caring for People's Health as a Trusted Partner" - This mission motivates us at STADA every day to improve the health of people worldwide. With our wide range of generics, consumer health products and specialty pharmaceuticals, we offer patients, doctors and pharmacists a wide range of therapeutic options.

Around 11,700 employees live our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. Together we are on an exciting growth journey and want to successfully shape the future of STADA. 

Do you want to become part of a dynamic, international team and grow with us? Then apply now as:   

Senior Patent Manager Litigation (f/m/d)   

Bad Vilbel | Germany (DE) | Full-time | Permanent | Legal | Professionals 

Are you looking to play a key strategic role in accelerating STADA’s pipeline through impactful patent activities? Do you thrive in a dynamic, globally operating IP team and want to take ownership of complex litigation cases? Join our global Intellectual Property Team and support us as a Senior Patent Manager - Litigation (f/m/d).

What You Can Expect

• You will take the lead in handling patent-related support for new product launches and lifecycle management of existing products, making independent strategic decisions.

• You will proactively manage and respond to validity inquiries, cease-and-desist letters, and other legal challenges from rights holders.

• You will spearhead the coordination of nullity, cancellation, and European opposition proceedings, working closely with external patent attorneys to challenge third-party technical rights.

• In patent infringement lawsuits and interim injunction proceedings, you will lead the defense strategy and collaborate with external counsel to safeguard STADA’s interests.

• You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing risk assessments and strategic guidance on market launches involving patent-related risks.

• You will negotiate and manage settlement and licensing agreements with a strong commercial and legal perspective.

• You will develop and implement sophisticated defense strategies as well as proactively shape patent strategies for critical product launches.

Who We Are Looking For

• A degree in chemistry or pharmacy is required.

• You are a qualified patent attorney or patent assessor with a strong track record in patent litigation.

• Ideally, you have passed the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) or possess comparable expertise.

• You bring extensive experience in European and German patent law, particularly in litigation and contentious matters.

• You have demonstrated expertise in managing complex patent disputes and can independently drive litigation strategies.

• Previous experience in the patent department of an industrial company or a top-tier law firm is highly desirable.

• Your working style is meticulous, independent, and proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility.

• You possess exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, enabling you to make sound, business-oriented decisions.

• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken) are essential; German proficiency is an advantage.

What we offer

• An open corporate culture with fast decision-making processes and a lot of potential for your personal development
• Individual development and training opportunities
• Flexible working hours and mobile working up to 2 days per week (depending on the job profile)
• Job ticket for the RMV region and Job Bike
• Childcare allowance
• Health-promoting offers such as Wellpass or the STADA Gym (free of charge)
• Numerous additional benefits such as group accident insurance or supplementary pension scheme
• Subsidized cafeteria

We look forward to receiving your application via our career portal. At jobs.stada.com you will also find numerous other job opportunities, as we are always looking for motivated talents who can strengthen our team with their expertise and personality. Do you have further questions? Then please reach out to recruiting@stada.de. We will consider requests to work part-time on an individual basis. Please contact us in advance by e-mail (recruiting@stada.de.) and let us know how many hours per week you would like to work.

STADA Group promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. We use the strength of this diversity to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation and the promotion of an inclusive working environment.  

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