Senior Counsel – Patent Medicinal, Pharmaceutical Chemistry

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive global intellectual property strategies for Amgen's therapeutic products and candidates.

• Collaborate with Amgen scientists to pinpoint patentable innovations.

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications on a global scale.

• Perform prior art searches.

• Evaluate patents and create freedom-to-operate assessments.

• Conduct due diligence to support licensing initiatives.

• Negotiate and draft research agreements.

• Offer legal guidance to R&D and business partners concerning IP-related issues.

• Assist with litigation matters and engage in patent challenges or defenses in PTAB, opposition, and other venues.

• Work autonomously, as part of legal teams, and in collaboration with cross-functional R&D and business teams across multiple regions.

⛳️ Requirements

• J.D. or LL.M. degree from a recognized law school.

• Licensed to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.

• Minimum of four (4+) years of experience in intellectual property law practice.

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

• Preferred: ten (10) or more years of experience in patent or intellectual property law.

• Preferred: experience in all facets of U.S. and international intellectual property law related to biotechnology, either in a law firm or within a biotechnology/pharmaceutical company.

• Preferred: an advanced degree such as a master's degree or Ph.D. in organic or medicinal chemistry.

• Exceptional analytical, legal drafting, and both oral and written communication skills.

• Strong leadership and management abilities alongside a focus on client service.

• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within teams.

• Proficient in prioritizing tasks, managing workflow, meeting tight deadlines, and handling multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced setting.

• Preferred: experience in U.S. and/or international adversarial proceedings, including patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, and oppositions.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life and disability coverage.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• A discretionary annual bonus program.

• Stock-based long-term incentives.

• Award-winning time-off policies.

• Flexible work arrangements where feasible.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Support for work/life balance.

• Financial planning options to save for retirement or other objectives.