Overview
This role involves serving as Senior Counsel specializing in Patent Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry. The position supports research and development and business teams across multiple geographies, focusing on intellectual property matters related to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
The position can be remote or based in one of the following locations: Thousand Oaks, CA; Cambridge, MA; or South San Francisco, CA.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with scientists to identify patentable inventions
- Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide
- Conduct prior art searches
- Analyze patents and prepare freedom-to-operate opinions
- Perform due diligence to support licensing activities
- Negotiate and draft research agreements
- Provide legal advice on various intellectual property matters to R&D and business partners
- Assist with litigation-related matters, including challenging or defending patents in PTAB, opposition, and other forums
Requirements
- J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
- At least 4 years of experience practicing intellectual property law
- Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Preferred Qualifications
- 10 or more years of experience in patent or intellectual property law
- Experience with U.S. and foreign intellectual property law related to biotechnology, gained at a law firm or biotechnology/pharmaceutical corporation
- Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in organic or medicinal chemistry
- Strong analytical, legal drafting, oral, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated management and leadership abilities
- Client service focus with ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to prioritize workflow, meet deadlines, and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with U.S. and/or foreign adversarial proceedings such as patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, and oppositions
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with an expected annual range posted for U.S. locations (excluding Puerto Rico); actual salary depends on skills, experience, and qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits package including retirement and savings plans with company contributions
- Group medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Discretionary annual bonus program or sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where applicable
Additional Information
- Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number is received or a candidate is selected; no fixed deadline
- Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed
- Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process
Location
Remote or based in Thousand Oaks, CA; Cambridge, MA; or South San Francisco, CA
Applicants are encouraged to remove age-identifying information from submitted materials. Equal opportunity employment is provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other protected categories.