Job description
FQ BIOTECH PATENT ATTORNEY
LOCATION – WHITE CITY, LONDON, UK/FLEXIBLE WORKING
Quell Therapeutics is the world leader in the development of engineered T-regulatory (Treg) cell therapies for serious medical conditions driven by the immune system. Quell has raised $156 million in an oversubscribed Series B financing, co-led by Jeito Capital, Ridgeback Capital Investments, SV Health Investors and Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC with participation from founding investor Syncona, and has recently announced a partnership with AstraZeneca with an upfront payment of $85 million.
THE ROLE
Quell is looking for a recently qualified-5 years PQE in-house patent attorney with a strong background in cell and protein engineering, immunology, and immunotherapy, to join our IP team.
Reporting directly to the VP, IP, you will be highly motivated, organised, and personable, with good communication skills. The ideal candidate will have experience working with direct clients or in-house and must be capable of working as part of a team, directly with scientists.
EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Qualified CPA, EPA
- Life sciences BSc and PhD
- Patent prosecution
- Exposure to contentious actions – FTOs, third party observations and Opposition
- Drafting experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to track, prioritise and carry out multiple tasks in parallel
- Organisational and planning skills are essential
- Attention to detail
WHY QUELL
We are an exciting, growing biotech company with a culture centred around Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability and Respect. At Quell Therapeutics you will find highly talented people who live and breathe our culture and who will support you in your personal growth.
Competitive package, including annual bonus.
No Agencies please