Overview
The organization is seeking an experienced, strategic patent attorney focused on providing solution-oriented advice and counsel on IP matters related to pharmaceutical products in development, commercialization, and discovery. This role requires close collaboration with members of the Legal Patent team, project teams, and business leadership, and involves substantial responsibility for key assets.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive global patent strategies for key pharmaceutical assets, including:
- Filing strategy development for innovations from discovery, clinical development, manufacturing, and beyond
- Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in all jurisdictions
- Assessing freedom to operate
- Proactively analyze IP risks and develop sound strategic and tactical approaches aligned with business objectives and the competitive environment.
- Advise teams and senior management on exclusivity, patentability, freedom to operate, and risks in a manner consistent with the law, ethics, and organizational policies; communicate advice clearly and concisely.
- Maintain current knowledge of global laws, court precedents, and regulations pertinent to pharmaceutical products; apply this knowledge in day-to-day responsibilities and identify opportunities within the team and organization.
- Prioritize, lead, and manage projects; contribute to implementation of new policies and procedures; lead task-directed teams.
- Contribute to efficiency, collegiality, and collaboration.
Requirements (Basic Qualifications)
- Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
- At least ten (10) years of post-JD experience as a practicing patent attorney in a law firm or industry, including:
- Significant experience developing comprehensive patent strategies for pharmaceutical assets
- Significant patent prosecution experience
- Patent enforcement experience is a plus
- Currently admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and presently licensed to represent clients in patent matters before the USPTO; in good standing in each state and in the USPTO; no discipline issues on record.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field, which together with prior work experience provides essential background for communicating with scientists and management about the scientific aspects of discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products, including small molecules, peptides, antibodies, conjugates, and genetic medicines.
- Legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The employer does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.
Preferred Qualifications / Additional Skills
- Highly motivated and collaborative partner who can work effectively with team members and management across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness working with senior leadership; ability to establish strong relationships with business partners and research and development teams to further IP strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a scientific position in drug discovery or development, or demonstrated significant experience and knowledge of drug discovery and development, and/or patent litigation relating to pharmaceutical products.
- High learning agility; creative problem solver; ability to handle complexity and make complex issues understandable; high curiosity; commitment to continuous improvement and leading/embracing change; ability to adapt and evolve.
- Ability to influence and lead boldly in a dynamic environment.
- Exceptional patent law acumen.
- Ability to organize, effectively work on, and prioritize multiple complex projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
Compensation & Benefits
- Anticipated wage range: $229,500 - $371,800
- Full-time equivalent employees may be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including:
- Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
- Pension
- Vacation benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
- Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
- Life insurance and death benefits
- Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
- Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana (headquartered)
Equal Employment Opportunity
The employer is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.