Senior Counsel – Patent Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate individually, within legal teams, and alongside cross-functional R&D and business teams across multiple regions.

• Partner with Amgen scientists to pinpoint patentable subject matter.

• Draft, submit, and prosecute patent applications globally.

• Perform prior art searches.

• Evaluate patents and formulate freedom-to-operate opinions.

• Conduct due diligence to support licensing initiatives.

• Negotiate and draft research agreements.

• Offer legal guidance and counsel to R&D and business collaborators on IP-related issues.

• Assist with matters related to litigation.

• Challenge and defend patents in PTAB, opposition proceedings, and other venues.

⛳️ Requirements

• J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited law institution.

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

• A minimum of four (4+) years of experience in intellectual property law.

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

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

• Experience in U.S. and international intellectual property law related to biotechnology at a law firm or a biotechnology/pharmaceutical company is preferred.

• An advanced degree, such as a master’s or Ph.D. in organic or medicinal chemistry, is preferred.

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

• Strong management and leadership capabilities.

• A solid client service orientation.

• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively in teams.

• Ability to operate efficiently, prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and manage complex 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.

• Sponsorship for this position is not assured.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for employees.

• Retirement and Savings Plan featuring generous contributions from the company.

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Life and disability insurance options.

• Flexible spending accounts available.

• Discretionary annual bonus program.

• Stock-based long-term incentive plans.

• Award-winning time-off policies.

• Flexible work arrangements when feasible.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Support for work/life balance.

• A collaborative working environment.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.