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Patent Counsel – Orion, Espoo/hybrid

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Apply latest by 28.1.2026

Job description 

We are seeking a Patent Counsel to help build and manage robust patent portfolios for Orion Corporation’s expanding pipeline in the pharmaceuticals industry. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of chemistry or biotechnology and experience in (bio)pharmaceutical R&D. You combine outstanding professional competence with agility and you thrive both as an individual contributor and as a collaborative team player. 

Your key responsibilities 

• Identify and draft patent applications on pharmaceutical inventions in close interaction with inventors 
• Prosecute and defend patents in opposition proceedings in all major jurisdictions. 
• Manage patent portfolios in a time- and cost-efficient manner 
• Conduct freedom-to-operate (FTO) risk assessments and landscape evaluations for both innovative portfolio as well as our generic portfolio development purposes and monitor patent filing activities of competitors 
• Advise R&D and broader in house stakeholders on patenting strategy, FTO and risk mitigation 
• Provide expert patent opinions and evaluations to stakeholders and senior leadership, particularly in the context of external asset evaluations and strategic decision-making 
• Contribute to the further development of the IPR processes in the Company 

You will work closely with R&D and business teams and coordinate with external IP partners to execute our tasks according to the strategy. Your expertise will play an important role in shaping and implementing decisions that support Orion’s innovation pipeline and business goals. The responsibily area of the role will be defined in alignment with your skills and capabilities. 

This is a full-time and permanent position located in Espoo, and we also support hybrid working model. This position reports to Director Intellectual Property Rights. 

What we offer 

At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life. 

Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/. 

Our expectations 

• Diploma or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharma, or (Molecular) Biology 
• Hands on experience with biopharmaceutical technologies and/or drug discovery and development 
• European Patent Attorney qualification (part/full) is considered as an advantage 
• Several years’ proven experience in pharmaceutical patenting (at least in EU and US), gained in-house or private practice 
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to details. You have proven ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently 
• Highly motivated, collaborative working style with excellent communication skills (English being the main working language) 
• Ability to simplify complex scientific and legal concepts and provide clear, pragmatic advice in a commercial context 

How to apply and additional information 

Please submit your resume and application letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the best candidate to become our new colleague by January 28th, 2026. 

If you have any questions related to the position, please contact Heidi Adler, Director, Intellectual Property Rights, on January 23rd, 2026, at 9.00-11.00 EET and January 26th, 2026, at 9.30-11.00, tel. +358 50 966 2640. 

We typically review applications already during the application period and may start interviewing candidates before the application deadline. Therefore, we invite you to send your application as soon as possible. 

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Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person. 

Unit description 

Corporate Functions contributes to the achievement of Orion’s business objectives by providing expert services and specialized knowledge. We serve Orion in several ways: as providers of expertise and services needed for the business, most prominent experts in our fields of expertise, contributors to the development of processes and operations, and organizers of certain mandatory corporate functions. Our organization includes Compliance, Corporate Responsibility, Intellectual Property Rights, Legal Affairs, and Public Affairs. 

in-vivo Research Scientist/Senior Scientist

Orion

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Orion’s Immuno-Oncology (IO) research team is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated in-vivo Research Scientist/Senior Scientist to join the IO team on permanent basis in Turku, Finland.

Description of position

In this role you will contribute to the in-vivo studies and unit’s technical excellence. You will be responsible for supporting IO drug discovery projects and ensuring the highest standard of testing environment. In this role you will have an unique opportunity to work with a range of treatment modalities ranging from small molecules to biologics such as bispecific antibodies and CAR-T cells. In addition, you will also participate in supporting other in-vivo studies performed within the Oncology Research department. 

Main responsibilities;

• Complying with the local Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act and the associated Codes of Practice for the Housing and Care of the Animals used in Scientific Procedures.
• Design, setup and implement IO tumor models in conjunction with internal project teams and in line with the regulations.
• Establish and run in-vivo efficacy, PK/PD and mechanism of action studies to test novel IO and other oncology drugs in tumor and non-tumor bearing rodents.
• Establish and validate human and mouse ex vivo primary immune cells assays to study the mechanism of action of IO drugs.
• Provide immunology expertise for the project teams and act as an in-vivo project lead within the IO team.
• Co-ordinate with the line-manager and project team to ensure timely delivery of data and provide reports and presentations as required.
• Provide expert knowledge of tumor immunology, cancer Immunotherapy and tumor biology to the project team.
• Maintaining high quality and accurate records in accordance with the appropriate regulatory standards.
• Working in close collaboration with in-vitro scientists, in-vivo technicians and animal welfare unit.
• Supporting in-vivo needs across the Oncology research organization where necessary

Description of Unit

Immuno-Oncology (IO) is one of four Research teams in Orion’s Oncology R&D. IO team is accountable for novel drug discovery projects, identification and validation of potential IO drug targets within state-of-the-art laboratories and tech­no­lo­gies.

We Offer

We offer you the opportunity to show your talent in one of the most innovative companies in Finland. You get a chance to work in a challenging field of work with excellent colleagues. You will also have the chance to do meaningful work and build the future of Orion. We are striving for excellence in everything we do. We succeed, learn together and appreciate each other. You’ll be empowered to deliver value. Read more about our values!

Requirements

To be a successful in-vivo Research Scientist/Senior Scientist ideally you should have the following educational and professional work experiences:

• PhD degree in Immunology, cancer biology or Immuno-Oncology with 3+ years of Industry or academic experience.
• Strong understanding of Immuno-Oncology, cancer immunotherapy, immune cell signalling as evidenced by high impact journal publications or poster presentation at IO conferences.
• Previous experience with bispecific antibodies and CAR-T cells is a plus.
• Strong in-vivo research experience especially using mouse syngeneic, humanised mouse tumor models and xenograft tumor models
• Demonstrate ability to independently design, conduct and interpret the data from in-vivo mouse tumor studies.
• Proven experience using standard immunology techniques to support in-vivo and ex-vivo analysis.
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing tissues harvest and processing samples for multi-colour flow cytometry, multiplex ELISA, IHC, single cell RNA sequencing and gene expression analysis.
• Sound technical competence that includes rodent handling, injections (IV, IP, SC, and PO), palpation, bleeding, and tissue harvest and ex-vivo analysis methods.
• Competency in using GraphPad Prism, flowjo, nSolver software and other standard office software.
• Excellent attention to details with strong communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new techniques and take additional responsibilities as a member of the research team.

Additional information

Please send your application with a latest CV, cover letter and salary request in English by 31^st August 2022 at the latest. We may start interviewing candidates before application period closes. 

For further information, please contact Dr Anil Thotakura, Head of Immuno-oncology, +358 50 966 7229, during the following times: July 29^th from 3.00 to 5.00 pm, August 4^th, 19^th & 26^th from 3.00 to 5.00 pm.