Dublin Senior Patent Formalities Specialist

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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. At Grifols, we believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment. Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Patent Formalities Specialist to support the management of our global intellectual property portfolio. In this role, you will oversee patent formalities throughout the full patent lifecycle, ensuring filings, deadlines, official records, validations and maintenance activities are completed accurately and on time. Working closely with patent attorneys, external counsel, inventors, R&D teams and IP stakeholders, you will play a key role in maintaining a robust and compliant patent portfolio while driving operational excellence across IP processes. What You Will Do: Manage patent matters throughout the full lifecycle, from filing through grant, maintenance and expiry. Coordinate European, PCT and national patent filings through external counsel. Prepare and review formal documentation, including assignments, powers of attorney, inventor declarations and ownership recordals. Coordinate national and regional phase entries for PCT applications. Manage European patent validations and Unitary Patent requests. Monitor and manage patent deadlines, official actions and critical due dates. Coordinate annuity and official fee payments to maintain patent rights globally. Support post-grant activities, including oppositions, appeals, limitations and validation-related procedures. Maintain accurate records within patent docketing and IP management systems. Partner with inventors, patent attorneys, external counsel and R&D teams to ensure timely completion of patent formalities. Prepare portfolio reports, metrics and status updates for management. Support audits, due diligence activities, licensing transactions and other corporate projects. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance IP processes, systems and portfolio management practices. What You Will Bring: Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.Significant experience in patent formalities, patent operations or patent paralegal functions, typically 5+ years.Strong working knowledge of: European Patent Office (EPO) procedures Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) processes European patent validation requirements Patent annuity and official fee management International priority rights and associated deadlines Experience working with patent docketing and IP portfolio management systems. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Experience supporting USPTO patent filings, prosecution and maintenance activities is desirable. EPAC certification is advantageous. Knowledge of trademark formalities and portfolio management would be beneficial. Spanish language skills are a plus. Our Benefits Include: A highly competitive salary package Group pension scheme - Contribution rates are (3%/ 5%/ 7%) and company will match Private medical insurance for the employee Ongoing career development opportunities within a rapidly growing organisation Strong focus on succession planning and internal promotion Dedicated education and professional development allowance Wellness and social initiatives, including activities such as padel and summer events We understand that self-doubt can hold talented individuals back from applying for opportunities. We encourage everyone who meets the qualifications to apply – we're excited to hear from you #LI-AM1 Location: Grange Castle International Business Park, Grange, Co. Dublin, D22 K2R3 Learn more about Grifols Apply now » Find similar jobs: EMEA, all_jobs, ALLJOBS/, ALLJOBS Grifols LinkedIn Privacy Notice Cookies Policy Cookies Settings Additional Candidate Resources © 2026 Grifols, S.A. 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