Senior Counsel - Biotech Patent Attorney

Overview

A leading organization in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech sector is seeking a Senior Counsel - Biotech Patent Attorney. This role involves driving significant impact across key initiatives by partnering cross-functionally to deliver measurable outcomes. The position offers the opportunity to influence both strategy and execution within a high-growth environment.

Location: Remote (U.S. based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $270,109 – $320,613 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global intellectual property strategy for therapeutic products
• Collaborate with scientists to identify patentable inventions
• Analyze patents and prepare freedom-to-operate opinions
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide
• Conduct due diligence for licensing activities
• Provide legal counsel on various IP-related matters
• Assist with litigation and related Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings

Requirements

• J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in patent or intellectual property law within biopharma or life sciences
• Experience with U.S. and foreign intellectual property law related to biotechnology

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific field such as biochemistry or molecular biology
• Extensive experience (10+ years) practicing patent or intellectual property law
• Expertise in patent preparation and prosecution related to antibodies, multi-specifics, formulations, and manufacturing methods
• Experience with U.S. and/or foreign adversarial proceedings
• Strong understanding of biotechnology IP law and patent strategy
• Familiarity with therapeutic proteins patenting processes and challenges
• Knowledge of regulatory environments for biopharmaceuticals and associated compliance issues
• Expertise in conducting due diligence for licensing agreements and patent negotiations

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous retirement and savings plan contributions
• Discretionary annual bonus program or incentive plans for sales roles
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where applicable

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but whose backgrounds could be valuable to the team.