Patent Agent

Location: Indianapolis

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** At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals!
**** As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.*
* ** At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
**** At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
**** Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!
**** Your Role:
Patent Agent
** As a Patent Agent on our Intellectual Property (IP) team, you will be a key partner to our R&D organization, playing a crucial role in protecting Elanco's cutting-edge science. In this role, you'll be responsible for advancing our small and/or large molecule programs by drafting and prosecuting high-quality patent applications. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding the innovation that drives our mission to enrich life.
** Your Responsibilities:
*** Draft, file, and prosecute high-quality U.S. patent applications before the USPTO, collaborating closely with R&D scientists to identify and protect innovations.
* Manage a global patent portfolio by directing and overseeing outside counsel for international patent prosecution, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
* Conduct and analyze prior art searches, freedom-to-operate (FTO), and patent landscape assessments to guide R&D and patent filing strategies.
* Provide key intellectual property support for due diligence activities and partner with legal, regulatory, and business development teams to align IP strategy with business goals.
* Foster a culture of IP awareness by educating and training R&D teams and monitoring competitor patent activity to inform and manage Elanco's IP portfolio.
** What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):**
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* Education:

** Bachelor's degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific/technical field.
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* Experience:

** A minimum of 3 years of experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management.
* ** Professional Certification:
** Registered as a Patent Agent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or eligible and willing to sit for the USPTO Patent Agent examination.
* Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.
** What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
*** An advanced degree (Ph.D. or M.S.) in a relevant scientific field.
* Experience with small and/or large molecule inventions, biologics (including monoclonal antibodies), and/or life science patent applications.
* Previous experience as a Patent Examiner at the USPTO.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics effectively and collaborate in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
** Additional Information:**
* ** Travel:
** Up to 5% annually
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* Location:

** Global Elanco Headquarters
- Indianapolis, IN
- Hybrid Work Environment
** Elanco Benefits and Perks:
** We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
* Multiple relocation packages
* Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
* 8-week parental leave
* 9 Employee Resource Groups
* Annual bonus offering
* Flexible work arrangements
* Up to 6% 401K matching

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