Overview
This position supports the organization’s Legal and Compliance function by strengthening intellectual property (IP) strategy and portfolio management for biologics products. The role will serve as a senior IP counsel within the Biologics IP team, partnering with R&D, business development, and commercialization leaders.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio to support R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts for biologics products.
- Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders across discovery, research, manufacturing, and development on patent, regulatory data exclusivity, trademark, and other IP issues.
- Support corporate development, business development, and research collaborations, including due diligence assessments; advise on contract drafting and negotiation; and assist with alliance management.
- Monitor patent trends and case law developments in the US and major markets, adjust IP strategies accordingly, and advocate positions important to the organization in matters related to IP government and regulatory policy.
- Conduct patent and prior art searches, competitive landscape analysis, patentability assessments, and freedom-to-operate analysis.
- Review draft publications and presentations.
- Provide litigation support, including validity and non-infringement analysis.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school.
- Admitted to USPTO and at least one state bar.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in biopharmaceutical intellectual property practice.
- Advanced degree in biological sciences (Ph.D. 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 drug types.
- Experience drafting patent applications and responses to patent office actions, with a proven track record of patent portfolio development.
- Ability to collaborate and work independently while balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to translate complex laws and regulations into practical, business-oriented legal counsel.
- Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information with discretion and judgment.
- Self-motivated, reliable, and responsive.
- Flexibility to accept new responsibilities as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing IP portfolios for ADC and/or cell and gene therapy assets.
Travel
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $211,000.00 - $271,000.00 annually.
- Annual bonus or incentive compensation eligibility depends on role type (Non-Commercial roles eligible for an annual bonus plan; Commercial roles eligible for an incentive compensation plan).
- Discretionary equity awards and eligibility to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Location
- Global role (location not specified).