Senior Docketing Coordinator

at  AstraZeneca

SUMMARY:

Protecting our intellectual property is at the core of AstraZeneca’s future success. Join our team as a Senior Docketing Coordinator, where you will provide essential and specialized support relating to the filing, procurement, and maintenance of patent applications and patents throughout all phases of US, European, and international patent prosecution. You will be part of a collaborative, close-knit team that takes pride in its meticulous attention to detail and expertise in patent procurement.

TYPICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for the daily docketing of all patent-related correspondence received from foreign agents, outside counsel, and patent offices worldwide, including the US Patent and Trademark Office and the European Patent Office.
• You will also process all outgoing correspondence related to AstraZeneca’s patent portfolio and update our docketing system accordingly.
• Maintaining our electronic patent prosecution files in our document management system.
• Mentor and train Docketing Coordinators and work on docketing-related projects as required or requested by the IP group.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5 years of patent docketing experience, including US and international patent docketing experience.
• Knowledge of US and foreign patent prosecution processes.
• Proficiency in industry-standard docketing systems and document management systems.
• Knowledge of patent annuity payment processes.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Adobe, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams (or similar videoconferencing system).
• Ability to work in a paper-free, open-space environment.
• Proactive, flexible to change and varying workloads, able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to foster a positive and energized working environment.

DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• In-depth knowledge of industry docketing systems.
• Knowledge of DeskSite or iManage document management systems.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical patent prosecution, including supplementary protection certificates and patent term extensions.
  Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

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