About the opportunity We are supporting a leading international pharmaceutical and biotechnology company in the search for a European Patent Attorney to join its Legal & Intellectual Property team.
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The company is strengthening its patent capabilities in industrial and digital technologies, driven by an increasing number of projects involving medical devices, engineering solutions, software, artificial intelligence and computer-implemented inventions.
The person joining the team will become a key IP specialist for the industrial and digital area, taking ownership of these matters with a high degree of autonomy while working closely with other European Patent Attorneys and IP professionals.
The role involves direct interaction with R&D;, technical, scientific and business teams, providing IP advice throughout the innovation process and supporting the protection and development of new technologies.
Main responsibilities
* Acting as an IP reference point for industrial and digital projects, particularly in medical devices, engineering, software, AI and computer-implemented inventions.
* Working directly with researchers, technical teams and business stakeholders to identify potentially patentable innovations and define appropriate protection strategies.
* Assessing new R&D; developments and digital solutions from an IP perspective.
* Drafting and prosecuting European and international patent applications.
* Conducting and reviewing patentability, state-of-the-art, patent landscape and Freedom to Operate (FTO) analyses.
* Managing patent portfolios and monitoring relevant third-party IP rights.




* Providing opinions on patent validity, infringement and potential IP risks.
* Participating in opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO when required.
* Supporting confidentiality and IP protection measures throughout the development process.
* Providing IP support to business development and other internal stakeholders.
* Collaborating closely with other European Patent Attorneys and IP specialists within the team.
What we are looking for
* Fully or Partially Qualified European Patent Attorney (EQE).
* Technical background in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or a related technical discipline.
* Approximately 3–10 years of relevant professional experience.
Different levels of seniority can be considered depending on the candidate’s technical background and patent expertise.
* Solid experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications, as well as conducting patentability searches and FTO analyses.
* Experience in medical devices, digital health, software, AI, computer-implemented inventions or other industrial technologies will be particularly valued.
* Previous experience or exposure to the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector will be considered a strong asset,



although candidates with a solid patent background in technology, engineering or other industrial environments will also be considered.
* Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of an area of expertise within a broader IP team.
* Strong analytical and drafting skills, with the ability to understand complex technologies and translate them into effective IP strategies.
* Ability to interact effectively with researchers, engineers, technical experts and business stakeholders.
* Excellent command of English.
Additional languages will be valued.
* Strong organizational and planning skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
What the role offers
* The opportunity to become a key specialist for industrial and digital patent matters within a growing IP function.
* Exposure to innovative projects involving medical devices, digital technologies, software and artificial intelligence within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.
* A high level of autonomy and ownership, with direct responsibility for industrial and digital patent matters.
* Direct interaction with R&D;, technical and business teams throughout the innovation lifecycle.
* Collaboration with an international and multidisciplinary team of IP professionals.
* Exposure to European and global patent matters.
* Long-term professional development within an organization where innovation and intellectual property play a strategic role. xqbhyrx
* A adaptable working model, open to candidates based in different locations, combined with regular in-person interaction with the IP and technical teams in Spain.

📌 European Patent Attorney – Industrial Digital Technologies (Madrid)
🏢 Boomerang
📍 Madrid