Associate VP – Assistant General Patent Counsel, IP Procurement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Formulate extensive global patent strategies for vital pharmaceutical assets.

• Create patent application filing strategies that encompass innovations from discovery, clinical development, manufacturing, and beyond.

• Draft and manage patent applications across all jurisdictions.

• Evaluate freedom to operate.

• Analyze IP risks and devise strategic and tactical solutions that align with business goals and the competitive landscape.

• Provide counsel to teams and senior management regarding exclusivity, patentability, freedom to operate, and associated risks.

• Deliver legal advice in a clear and concise manner.

• Keep abreast of global laws, court rulings, and regulations pertinent to pharmaceutical products.

• Prioritize, lead, and oversee projects.

• Contribute to the development of new policies and procedures.

• Lead task-oriented teams.

• Foster efficiency, collegiality, and collaboration.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. institution.

• A minimum of ten years of post-JD experience as a practicing patent attorney in a law firm or industry setting.

• Extensive experience in formulating comprehensive patent strategies for pharmaceutical assets.

• Significant experience in patent prosecution.

• Currently admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Currently licensed to represent clients in patent matters before the USPTO.

• In good standing in each state and with the USPTO, with no disciplinary issues on record.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific discipline.

• Scientific background and prior work experience sufficient to effectively communicate with scientists and management regarding pharmaceutical discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Experience with patent enforcement is advantageous.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and management across all levels of the organization.

• Proven leadership and effectiveness in working with senior leadership.

• Capability to build relationships with business partners and research and development teams.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry related to drug discovery or development, or substantial knowledge of drug discovery and development and/or pharmaceutical patent litigation.

• Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple complex projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.

• Exceptional acumen in patent law.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for company bonuses, based on both company and individual performance.

• Access to company-sponsored 401(k) plans.

• Pension plan.

• Vacation benefits.

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts.

• Life insurance and death benefits.

• Time off and leave of absence benefits.

• Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

• Employee resource groups and support networks.