Senior Technical patent and paper writer

Job Description

Eternal Foods is looking for a person experienced in writing scientific papers and patents. This person will be responsible for supervising a team of writers and ensuring that our team achieve the IP production targets.

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Responsibilities

• Preparation & prosecution of provisional and non-provisional patent applications
• A small amount of opinion work and possible/transactional/licensing work
• Handling a variety of transactional patent matters
• Client counselling and portfolio management
• Oversee controlled documents and processes: internal study reports, nonclinical modules of regulatory submissions, policies and SOPs, and risk assessments.
• Oversee non-controlled documents: preparation of publication projects, journal manuscripts, abstracts, posters, PowerPoint presentations, compile and edit quarterly reports.
• Perform scientific literature and patent searches.
• Direct and supervise the work of the technical writers under their responsibility.
  

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Experience, Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge

• Minimum 2 years prosecution experience required with patent drafting
• PhD in Food Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulations applicable to the manufacture of active ingredients.
• Demonstrable activity in scientific publications
• Ability to organize and prioritize work for timely completion.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Full English Proficiency
• Experience in the manufacture of active ingredients is valuable.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, statistical analysis.
• Experience as a peer reviewer is a plus.
• Formation in team leadership is a plus.