About Elekta
Elekta is shaping the standard of care, together with healthcare providers, by developing precision radiation medicine that brings advanced radiotherapy into routine clinical practice. Each year more than 2 million patients are treated using Elekta solutions across over 130 countries. Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with over 4,000 employees and offices in more than 40 countries. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
What You'll Do At Elekta
As a Patent Paralegal, you'll work closely with our Patent Attorneys, Patent Engineer, external counsel and inventors across the business, supporting the effective management of our patent portfolio.
You'll take responsibility for a broad range of patent formalities, including docketing, portfolio administration and records management. As our IP department grows and more work is brought in-house, you'll also have the opportunity to support the preparation and filing of forms and documentation with the European and UK Patent Offices.
Responsibilities
•Maintain accurate patent records within Unycom, including filings, publications, grants and other portfolio updates.
•Manage patent formalities, including European validations, renewals and associated documentation.
•Coordinate IP documentation, including assignments, inventor declarations and powers of attorney.
•Support the integration of IP assets following acquisitions, restructurings and other business changes.
•Liaise with external patent attorneys, foreign associates and IP service providers, including supporting related procurement activities.
•Lead inventor recognition programmes and support wider internal IP initiatives.
•Act as a key point of contact for patent administration queries and support ongoing process improvements.
•As the role develops, support filings and correspondence directly with the European and UK Patent Offices.
What You'll Bring
•Previous experience as a Patent Paralegal or Patent Administrator.
•Good understanding of patent prosecution processes and formalities, including working with external patent attorneys and foreign associates.
•Experience using patent management or docketing systems.
•Excellent organisation, attention to detail and communication skills.
•CIPA Introductory Patent Paralegal Course (IPPC) qualification or equivalent.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
•CIPA Advanced Patent Paralegal Course (APPC) or previous in-house IP experience would be advantageous.
What You'll Get
In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.
•Work Pattern: you are required to work from the Crawley HQ 4 days a week with 1-day WFH.
•Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays).
•Holiday Purchase Scheme.
•Private Medical Insurance.
•Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package.
•Cycle to work scheme.
•Life Assurance.
•Onsite subsidized restaurant, offering budget-friendly dining.
•Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme).
Hiring process
Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, via the "Apply" button. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner responsible, [email protected]. Applications through e-mail are not accepted.
