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

Overview

A leading organization in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech sector is seeking a Senior Counsel specializing in Patent Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry. This remote role (U.S. based candidates only, no visa sponsorship) involves providing business-aligned legal guidance focused on governance, compliance, and operational risk management. The position requires partnering with leaders, compliance stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate complex intellectual property issues into practical recommendations that support responsible execution, improved decision-making, and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global intellectual property strategies for therapeutic products
• Collaborate with scientists to identify patentable innovations
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications internationally
• Conduct prior art searches to evaluate patentability
• Analyze patents and prepare freedom-to-operate opinions
• Support licensing activities through due diligence
• Negotiate and draft research agreements
• Advise research & development and business teams on intellectual property matters

Requirements

• J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in intellectual property law
• Strong analytical, legal drafting, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 or more years of patent or intellectual property law experience
• Advanced degree (master's or Ph.D.) in organic or medicinal chemistry
• Experience in U.S. and foreign adversarial patent proceedings, including patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, and oppositions
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Experience using patent databases such as USPTO and Espacenet for prior art searches
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry and drug formulation processes to evaluate patentable subject matter
• Familiarity with international patent law to advise on foreign intellectual property matters
• Skills in negotiation and contract drafting for research agreements involving collaboration with scientists and business partners

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $250,321 – $338,670
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement and savings plan with generous contributions
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models available

Location

• Remote position
• U.S. based candidates only
• No visa sponsorship available