IPR Assistant

Espoo, Helsinki
Vakituinen
Täyspäiväinen

8 päivää sitten

Job Description:Your roleWe are looking for an IPR Assistant to join Orion's in-house IPR team. In this role, you will provide hands-on operational support in IPR matters, working closely with Patent and Trademark Counsels, external patent attorneys and internal stakeholders such as R&D, Legal and Finance.This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure to the full IPR lifecycle, operating from invention disclosures and name generation to grant and portfolio maintenance in an international in-house environment. You will also contribute to the development of more efficient and digital ways of working.The role is full-time and permanent, and you will report to Director, IPR. The position is based in Espoo with the possibility of hybrid working.Responsibilities

Patent and trademark administration and portfolio support with handling invention disclosures, documentation, inventor assignments and rewards
Supporting in patent priority, PCT, EP, national and regional filings, including formalities, powers of attorney, assignments and coordination with patent offices and external counsel
Maintaining IP management systems, monitoring deadlines and official communications
Supporting national phase entries, validations, grants, renewals, withdrawals and annuity payments
Assisting in trademark filings, renewals and correspondence
Handling invoicing, cost allocation, budget tracking and reporting related to IPR matters
Supporting IPR governance processes, meetings, documentation and archiving

What you can expect from us

A key supporting role in Orion's IPR operations
Broad exposure to international patent and trademark work
A skilled and supportive IPR team
Opportunities for professional growth and development within IPR

At Orion Pharma, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer .What are we looking for?To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

Suitable education in law, business administration, IPR or similar
Experience in IP administration, patent assistance or paralegal work
Good understanding of patent and trademark processes and formalities
Very good English skills; Finnish is required
Systematic, detail-oriented and comfortable working with deadlines
Collaborative mindset and strong service orientation

Considered an asset

Experience in an in-house IPR team, pharmaceutical or regulated industry
Familiarity with IPR docketing and document management systems
Technological savviness with an interest in digital tools, process automation, reporting or system development
Willingness to improve and modernize ways of working

How to applyPlease submit your resume and application letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the best candidate to become our new colleague by 23 April 2026.If you have any questions related to the position, please contact Heidi Adler, Director Intellectual Property Rights, on 13 April 2026 between 15-16 and 17 April 2026 between 10-11, tel. +358 50 966 2640.We typically review applications already during the application period and may start interviewing candidates before the application deadline. Therefore, we invite you to send your application as soon as possible.#LI-ORIONApproved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.Your new teamCorporate Functions contributes to the achievement of Orion's business objectives by providing expert services and specialized knowledge. We serve Orion in several ways: as providers of expertise and services needed for the business, most prominent experts in our fields of expertise, contributors to the development of processes and operations, and organizers of certain mandatory corporate functions. Our organization includes Compliance, Intellectual Property Rights and Legal Affairs.About Us:Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company - a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.We're home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we're proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.

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