Build and manage patent portfolios for Novartis R&D projects by identifying inventions and preparing, prosecuting, maintaining, and defending patent filings across areas such as biologics, protein therapeutics, antibodies, cell and gene therapies, nucleic acid-based technologies, manufacturing processes, formulations, methods of treatment, biomarkers, companion diagnostics, platforms, and clinical developments. Partnering closely with R&D teams, you will drive strategic intellectual property decisions, build robust patent portfolios, and navigate complex legal landscapes to safeguard innovation across the product lifecycle.