Senior IP Counsel

October 5

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1961

Description

• Primarily focus on biologics portfolio in conducting patent and prior art search, competitive landscape analysis, patentability, and freedom to operate analysis. • Serve as a strategic partner and IP thought leader for the Company in discovery, research, manufacturing, and development on patent, regulatory data exclusivity, trademark, and other intellectual property issues. • Collaborate with outside counsel, R&D, business development, and other functions as needed on patent filing and prosecution matters. • Build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio to support the Company’s R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts. • Support corporate development, business development and research collaborations, including due diligence assessments, advise on contract drafting and negotiation, and alliance management. • Monitor patent trends and case law developments in the US and major markets and adjust IP strategies. • Review draft publications and presentations. • Provide litigation support, including validity and non-infringement analysis.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to USPTO, and at least one state bar. • At least 7 years or relevant experience in biopharmaceutical intellectual property practice; advanced degree in biological sciences preferred. • Deep understanding of global biopharmaceutical patent law, regulatory data protection, regulations and best practices in the US and other major markets. • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and strong understanding of drug discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of biologics, small molecule and other types of drugs. • Experience and skill at drafting patent applications and responses to patent office actions, and proven track record of patent portfolio development. • A demonstrated ability to collaborate, as well as to work independently, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism. • Ability to understand complicated laws and regulations and translate them into practical, business-oriented legal counsel. • Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information, and to exercise discretion and judgment.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • 401(k) • FSA/HSA • Life Insurance • Paid Time Off • Wellness