Senior Patent Attorney

Senior Patent Attorney – Astra Zeneca

Location:

Gaithersburg, MD

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

• Independently draft and prosecute an IP portfolio (patents, trademarks or other non‑patent IP) for an assigned client area.
• Provide IP advice to assigned clients reflecting R&D objectives, and identify and address IP opportunities and risks.
• Establish and implement IP strategies for the assigned area.
• Communicate effectively with R&D clients on IP matters.
• Operate effectively within global IP teams on AZ IP operational or strategic IP issues.
• Work on IP diligence and other activities in support of SPBD opportunities.
• Manage external service providers effectively.
• In patents, act as an attorney of record for US or EP prosecution.

• Full relevant legal qualification.
• Strategic thinking and strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Extensive experience of IP/TM in multiple markets and jurisdictions.
• Desirable:
  Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Desirable:
  Experience managing external service providers.

Annual base pay: $ – $ USD.

Benefits include a qualified retirement program (401(k) plan), paid vacation and holidays, paid leave,‑day health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage) and short‑term incentive bonus opportunity. Eligible employees may participate in the equity‑based long‑term incentive program, receive a retirement contribution, and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).

Date Posted: 07‑Jan‑2026

Closing Date: 15‑Jan‑2026

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