Intellectual Property Counsel

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Intellectual Property Counsel
The candidate will develop the Company’s intellectual property strategy in collaboration with and based on input from the Chief Legal Officer and management to align with the Company’s business objectives. Be a critical participant in internal and external discussions relating to licensing of the Company’s intellectual property. Advise and inform management of legal issues and recommendations relating to material intellectual property matters. Be responsible for the preparation, filing, prosecution, maintenance and enforcement of patents, trademarks, copyrights, etc. Oversee landscape, validity, patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses, conduct prior art searches and monitor relevant intellectual property in the field. Review proposed publications & presentations for potential impact on the patent portfolio. Be a primary partner to teams across the organization to enable the prosecution and maintenance of the Company’s intellectual property. Manage external counsel on all matters relating to filing, prosecution, analysis and enforcement of the Company’s intellectual property. Demonstrate strong organizational and prioritization skills needed to manage multiple, parallel projects at any given time. Contribute to special projects and respond to ad hoc requests as needed from time to time. Engage collaboratively with Legal Team members as needed, across other areas. Should be an intellectual property attorney (Juris Doctorate & registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office) typically requiring 8+ years of experience in-house at a biotech or large pharmaceutical company. Ph.D. in chemistry, with experience in biologics, bioanalytical chemistry, process development, drug formulation and research discovery strongly desired. Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume setting is strongly preferred. Other essential skills include attention to detail, commitment to integrity and ethics, strong collaboration and teamwork, the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure, and a healthy sense of humor.

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