We don’t just build technology. We build hope for everyone dealing with Cancer.
At Elekta, we believe every individual deserves access to the best cancer care. That’s why we’re committed to developing innovative solutions that make precision radiation therapy and radiosurgery more effective, efficient, and accessible. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, we invite you to bring your expertise and energy to our team.
What You’ll Do At Elekta:
The Patent Engineer serves as a bridge between the Intellectual Property (IP) team and the engineering organisation. The Patent Engineer will help identify and evaluate inventions arising from research and development activities, in collaboration with qualified Patent Attorneys. The role will support invention harvesting, prior art and novelty assessments, competitor monitoring, patent portfolio management, and IP awareness initiatives across the business. The role is designed for a recent engineering graduate (or equivalent) with strong technical curiosity, communication skills, and an interest in innovation and IP.
Responsibilities:
Partner with engineering and product development teams to identify, capture and assess innovations with patent potential.
Support invention disclosure reviews, prior-art searches and patentability assessments in collaboration with Patent Attorneys.
Maintain and support the development of Elekta's patent portfolio, ensuring accurate records and effective portfolio management.
Monitor competitor activity, technology trends and intellectual property landscapes to provide valuable business insights.
Promote intellectual property awareness through training, guidance materials and engagement with technical teams.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of IP processes, innovation management tools, reporting and cross-functional collaboration.
What You’ll Bring:
Recent graduate or up to 2 years of experience
Interest in patents, IP, innovation management or technology commercialisation
Familiarity with scientific literature reviews, patent databases, or technical searching
What You’ll Get:
In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.
Work Pattern (you are required to work from the Crawley HQ 4 days a week with 1-day WFH)
Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays)
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package
Cycle to work scheme
Life Assurance
Onsite subsidized restaurant, offering budget-friendly dining
Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme)
Hiring process:
We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English,
For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner responsible, [email protected]. We do not accept applications through e-mail.
We are an equal opportunity employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
