Experienced Patent Attorney

Exciting opportunity to join ALK – a global, growing pharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the future of allergy treatments and care.

Are you an experienced professional with a strong background in devising and executing optimal patent protection strategies, as well as defending the patent rights of pharmaceuticals? Would you like to collaborate closely with R&D and business development teams to drive our ambitious Allergy+ strategy forward? Do you thrive in a small team and excel in a highly independent role, actively engaging in diverse patent processes while occasionally handling patent enforcement and litigation?

If this sounds like you, we invite you to join ALK’s Corporate Intellectual Property Department at our headquarters in Hørsholm, Denmark.

The position
We are seeking a Senior Patent Attorney to strengthen our ability to build and manage robust patent portfolios for ALK's expanding pipeline and partnerships. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct patent landscape evaluations and monitor competitor patent activities to drive strategic IP generation and support pipeline opportunities for ALK.
• Draft, prosecute, and enforce patents that protect innovations of high strategic importance to ALK.
• Assess Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) risks and devise and execute effective mitigation plans, including navigating patent invalidation scenarios.
• Provide expert patent opinions and evaluations to stakeholders and senior leadership, particularly in the context of external asset evaluations and strategic decision-making.
• Liaise with and manage external partners.
• Contribute to the further development and organisation of the patent department.

In this role, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including R&D, business development, and strategic portfolio management. Additionally, you will collaborate with external consultants and IP law firms for support in executing your role. Your expertise will play a key role in ensuring strategic decisions are implemented efficiently.

Your profile
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following qualifications, experience and personal capabilities:

• Scientific expertise: A PhD in a relevant field, preferably immunology or molecular biology, or other relevant fields like biochemistry, pharmacology or pharmaceutical science, providing you with a strong understanding of biopharmaceutical innovation and capability to facilitate innovations within immune-inflammatory diseases.
• EQE qualification: Passed the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) or about to do it.
• Experience with pharmaceutical patenting: At least eight years of experience as a patent attorney within the pharmaceutical industry or at an IP law firm, ensuring you have the skills and expertise needed to manage complex patent portfolios and matters specifically related to pharmaceuticals, including SPC’s, patent listing, generics/biosimilars and regulatory exclusivity.
• Special knowledge: Familiarity with antibody patenting and/or experience in patent infringement litigation is highly valued.
• Analytical thinking and scientifically minded: Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to simplify complexity and provide advice to stakeholders with the proper understanding of the science and commercial context.
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English and with the ability to effectively convey complex issues to stakeholders and senior management.
• Collaborative and accountable: Self-driven, independent, yet highly motivated for teamwork and taken on responsibilities ensuring delivery and follow-through. 

Become a part of ALK
ALK provides a dynamic and accommodating work environment, complete with inspiring and challenging assignments. The results of your efforts will be significant throughout the organization, and in the role, you are able to actively influence and challenge the status quo.

Our flat structures attract independent individuals who like to feel the progress of the business and enjoy being close to the decision-making process. We consider our pioneering spirit, coupled with our trustworthiness, our winning formula. ALK is a health focused organization, and our offices offer a green view of the DTU Science Park in Hørsholm, Denmark.

With our ambitious Allergy+ strategy, ALK is embarking on an exciting growth journey, aiming to double the number of patients we help by 2030. We are expanding our reach, developing new solutions, and optimizing our operations to address the increasing global need for allergy care. Joining ALK means contributing directly to this impactful mission and helping millions live healthier lives.

Join us at ALK and be a part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Do you want to learn more about our company, we encourage you to visit us at www.alk.net.

Apply
Apply by attaching your CV and a short letter of motivation, no later than 18 January 2026. 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all our job applicants. Hence, we prefer that you do not add images to your application documents. We evaluate applications and call for interviews on an ongoing basis, so don't wait to apply! We reserve the right to take down the advert when we have found the right candidate.

For further information regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Senior Director, Joan Bakka on +45 2569 2492 (from 2 January). We kindly ask you not to contact us with commercial inquiries.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!