Band Level 4 Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Cambridge, United States or Basel, Switzerland (see separate posting) Relocation Support: This role is based in Cambridge, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. What if your expertise could help shape critical intellectual property decisions across one of the world's leading healthcare companies? As an IP Search & Analytics Manager, you will be at the forefront of scientific and patent intelligence, transforming complex data into strategic insights that support innovation, business development, and intellectual property protection. Working closely with patent attorneys, scientists, and global business teams, you will play a key role in enabling informed decisions that help bring groundbreaking medicines to patients worldwide Job Description Key

Responsibilities

Conduct patent and scientific literature searches to support critical intellectual property and business decisions. Develop innovative search strategies using advanced research methodologies and specialized patent databases. Deliver actionable patent analytics supporting due diligence, litigation, and freedom-to-operate assessments. Partner with patent attorneys, scientists, and business teams to define objectives and deliver insights. Translate complex technical information into clear recommendations for diverse stakeholders. Maintain high-quality documentation, search records, and confidentiality standards across all projects. Strengthen organizational expertise by sharing best practices and monitoring industry developments. Essential

Requirements

Master degree (or PhD) in Biology or Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline.

Experience

in patent searching, intellectual property research, technical research, or patent analytics. Proficiency using patent and scientific literature databases and advanced search platforms. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively within a global environment. Knowledge of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or related life sciences industries is a plus

Benefits

& Rewards The salary for this position is expected to range between $138.600 and $257.400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

Benefits

and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential. Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. https://www.novartis.com/careers/careers-research/notice-all-applicants-us-job-openings Salary Range $138,600.00 - $257,400.00 Skills Desired Analytical Thinking, Brand Protection, Collaboration, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Microsoft Office, Team Player Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives. Novartis is aware of employment scams which make false use of our company name or leader’s names or recruiter’s names to defraud job seekers. Novartis does not make job offers without interview and never asks candidates for money. If you have encountered a job posting or been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond, send money or personal information. Novartis is not responsible for any claims, losses, damages, or expenses resulting from scams. In the context of China Cross-Border Data Transfer (CBDT) policy, if you need to apply for a position in China, please go to the local Recruiting System TaleNov .