Junior Patent Counsel - entry position, Global Patents, Corporate Patents

Junior Patent Counsel – entry position, Global Patents, Corporate Patents

Are you looking for a job where you can use your scientific background to develop competencies in patents and intellectual property, while at the same time further developing your communication and collaboration skills?

Would you like to join a good team of colleagues dedicated to protecting and defending Lundbeck’s Intellectual Property rights?

Then, this opportunity will be perfect for you!

Your new role 

Junior Patent Counsel is the entry position on the patent counsel career path in Global Patents.

You will take part in developing patent strategies for R&D projects in collaboration with more senior patent counsels and your manager. You will be responsible for specific deliverables in various R&D projects and other activities such as in connection with general strategy development or in evaluation of external opportunities. You will start on a steep learning curve in understanding intellectual property and the pharmaceutical value chain, and your formal education in becoming Certified Danish Patent Agent and European Patent Attorney.

Your future team

Global Patents is part of Corporate Patents, and our office is in Copenhagen, Denmark. You will join our team of 16 colleagues who take pride in capturing, protecting, defending and enforcing Lundbeck’s Intellectual Property, and create the best basis for Lundbeck to continuously invest in novel therapies.

Our culture is characterized by collaboration, diversity and inclusion so everybody can be their best.

We are enthusiastic about what we do, and we have a friendly atmosphere, and we also make time to have fun. We understand and respect that people have lives outside of work. Free time is valuable to us and working hours need to be flexible to accommodate this.

The position is based at our Head Quarter in Valby in greater Copenhagen, Denmark.

What you bring to the team

As our new Junior Patent Counsel, you hold a master or PhD in chemistry, biology, pharmacy or medicine or other relevant background in natural sciences.

In addition, you bring the following competencies to the team:

• Readily involves others as appropriate to accomplish individual and group goals, and contributes to a positive atmosphere and a friendly working environment

• Well versed in digital workplace tools and would like to work artificial intelligence and machine learning when it can accelerate our work

• Personal drive, solution oriented with the ability to prioritize, and

• A global mindset and good English skills.

Our promise to you

Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion.

Apply now

Can you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you. Does this sound like your dream job, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you!

Upload your CV and include a few lines about your motivation for applying. No separate cover letter is needed. We ask you not to include a photo or personal information that does not relate to your professional experience.

If you have questions or want to hear more, please feel free to contact Morten Rosted, Vice President, Corporate Patents, MROS@Lundbeck.com.

Applications must be received by December 3rd, 2025.

Learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com, LinkedIn or Instagram (@h_lundbeck).

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