Trademark Manager
Trademark Manager
Hybrid Work- on average 3 days/week from office
Minimum 1 day from our Mississauga office and 2 days from our Mississauga or Downtown office
AstraZeneca is shaping the future of healthcare by expanding our global presence and harnessing innovation to make an even greater impact on society and the planet. As part of this vision, we are thrilled to announce the establishment of a new Legal Operations Centre in Mississauga, Canada. This state-of-the-art hub will centralize our Legal operational functions, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the integration of cutting-edge technology. Situated in a region renowned for its healthcare focus and proximity to top-tier talent and research facilities, our new centre is set to become a cornerstone of AstraZeneca's 2030 Bold Ambition. Join us in this exciting new chapter as we build sustainable, digitally enabled workplaces designed to inspire and empower our teams to deliver life-changing medicines to the world.
Summary:
Are you ready to provide strategic, sound, creative, and timely legal support concerning AstraZeneca’s Global trademark portfolio? This includes clearance, prosecution, maintenance, enforcement, transactional, and advisory work. Join us as a Trademark Manager and champion evolution in our dynamic and agile environment!
Typical Accountabilities:
Trademark Expertise: Lead projects assessing trademark availability, manage prosecution, and uphold US and international trademark applications and registrations.
Enforcement and Defence: Tackle trademark enforcement and defence issues worldwide, ensuring robust protection of our brand.
Strategic Communication: Liaise effectively with business clients and external counsel on complex trademark-related matters.
Transactional Excellence: Engage in transactional work that includes licensing, divestments, and acquisitions, contributing to our strategic growth.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree
At least 5 years of domestic and foreign trademark work experience, for example as a paralegal, attorney, or agent
Strong written and oral communication skills
Collegial, precise, performance-driven, professional, looking to expand knowledge and responsibilities over time.
Ability to work autonomously.
Motivated and energetic about collaborating across the Global Trademarks Group, Legal Operations, the Legal Department and the business enterprise.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
Knowledge and proficiency with trademark database and docketing programs
Tech-savvy or has an interest in technology
Open to innovation, new technologies, and new ways of working
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Pharmaceutical or other regulated industry experience
In-house legal experience
Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:
Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.
Are you interested in working at AZ? Apply today!
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
