Senior Counsel - Patent Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry (US - Remote)

Overview

This role involves developing, implementing, and executing global intellectual property strategies for therapeutic products and product candidates, including small molecules and peptides. The focus areas include compositions, polymorphs, formulations, processes, and manufacturing methods.

The position can be remote or based at one of the following locations: Thousand Oaks, CA; Cambridge, MA; or South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists to identify patentable subject matter
• 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 and counsel to R&D and business partners on intellectual property matters
• 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, either at a law firm or in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical corporation
• Advanced degree (master’s or Ph.D.) in organic or medicinal chemistry
• Excellent analytical, legal drafting, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong management and leadership abilities with a client service focus
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams
• Efficient workflow management, prioritization, and ability to meet demanding deadlines 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 (range posted separately; actual salary varies based on skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Comprehensive employee 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

• No application deadline; applications accepted until a sufficient number is received or a candidate is selected
• Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process

Location

• Remote or
• Thousand Oaks, CA
• Cambridge, MA
• South San Francisco, CA