Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property Litigation

September 17, 2024

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Amgen

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Amgen is a global leader in biotechnology, focusing on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines made from living cells. The company aims to treat serious illnesses, often targeting diseases with limited therapeutic options. Amgen emphasizes scientific innovation and is committed to ethical research, patient safety, and environmental sustainability. It actively engages in clinical trials and is known for its contributions to the fields of cancer treatment and obesity management among others.

Biologics • Human therapeutics • Development of novel products

10,000+ employees

Founded 1980

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🔬 Science

💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2022-12

📋 Description

• Direct involvement in U.S. and international patent disputes. • Develop and drive case strategies as an active team member. • Hands-on involvement in witness interviews, discovery, motion and brief drafting, and trial preparation. • Responsible for developing intellectual property strategies associated with Amgen’s research.

🎯 Requirements

• J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school. • Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction. • Four (4) years of experience practicing Intellectual Property law. • Degree in the sciences and a working understanding of molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, cellular biology, protein chemistry or the like (preferred). • Seven (7) years of experience litigating U.S. patent disputes in federal and/or administrative courts (preferred). • 4+ years of experience involved in biotechnology-related matters (preferred). • Trial experience (bench or jury) (preferred). • U.S. biosimilar litigation experience (preferred). • Excellent analytic, legal drafting, and oral and written communication skills. • Some exposure to foreign adversarial proceedings (preferred).

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions. • Group medical, dental and vision coverage. • Life and disability insurance. • Flexible spending accounts. • A discretionary annual bonus program. • Stock-based long-term incentives. • Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns. • Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible.