US Patent Attorney, Senior Patent Counsel, Program Strategy & Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +2 more locations.

📋 Description

• Drive the intellectual property strategy and foster value creation for innovations aimed at addressing severe autoimmune diseases.

• Develop and implement global patent strategies.

• Provide guidance to colleagues in research, development, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, commercial, and business development.

• Assist in transactions and manage disputes.

• Contribute to creating a proactive IP team where attorneys and IP professionals collaborate with AI agents.

• Formulate innovative, business-aligned strategies for patent protection and enforcement.

• Establish and manage global patent portfolios while overseeing the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patents in the United States, Europe, and other significant jurisdictions.

• Collaborate with global project teams focused on key drug candidates.

• Simplify complex scientific and patent issues into actionable recommendations that support product development, commercialization, and portfolio value enhancement.

• Identify and safeguard inventions, evaluate inventorship, manage public disclosures, and enhance trade secret protection.

• Conduct analyses related to infringement, validity, freedom-to-operate, and competitive landscapes.

• Lead patent-related due diligence and support licensing, collaborations, partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions.

• Review, draft, and negotiate IP provisions and agreements.

• Enhance litigation preparedness and lead or assist in patent disputes with internal teams and external counsel.

• Oversee external counsel and business partnerships.

• Provide portfolio reviews, long-range planning, and manage special projects.

• Design and test approved agent-assisted workflows.

• Define tasks, authoritative inputs, review checkpoints, and escalation protocols for AI-assisted tasks.

• Validate outputs and references, safeguard confidential and privileged information, and ensure attorney accountability.

• Collaborate with IP operations and technology teams to transform pilots into standardized practices.

• Share insights, mentor colleagues, and evaluate improvements in quality, responsiveness, and capacity.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

• Active membership in good standing with at least one US state bar.

• Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

• A minimum of eight years of extensive patent experience in life sciences.

• Proven track record in building complex portfolios and developing and executing patent strategies.

• A genuine, demonstrable interest and curiosity in contributing to an evolving agentic IP team.

• Openness to learning emerging AI capabilities, challenging established processes, experimenting responsibly, and aiding colleagues in adopting improved work methods.

• Strong legal and business acumen.

• Capability to articulate complex issues clearly, provide practical recommendations, and collaborate effectively across scientific, commercial, and legal teams.

• Advanced life sciences degree, preferably a thesis-based master’s degree in biology or a related field (preferred).

• Experience in both law firm and in-house settings (preferred).

• Background in biosimilar or generic litigation, licensing, and transactional diligence (preferred).

• Familiarity with enhancing legal workflows or utilizing AI, automation, or knowledge tools (welcome).

• Prior experience in agent-building and coding skills are not essential.

• Inquisitive, collaborative, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.

• Ability to pursue risk-balanced and innovative solutions, take ownership, prioritize effectively, welcome feedback, and engage in teaching and learning.

🏝️ Benefits

• Short-term incentive programs.

• Long-term incentive programs.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Health benefits.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Inclusive environment and equal employment opportunity.

• Reasonable accommodation during application, interviewing, and candidate selection.