Senior Counsel – Biotech Patent Law - Biosimilars

4-7 yrs required

Full-time

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Job Title: Senior Counsel – Biotech Patent Law - Biosimilars
Experience:
- 4 years of experience practicing intellectual property law
- 7+ years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law preferred
- Experience in . and/or foreign intellectual property law relating to biotechnology at a law firm or biotechnology/pharmaceutical corporation
- Experience in . and/or foreign adversarial proceedings, such as patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, or oppositions
- Undergraduate degree in the sciences preferred, with a working understanding of molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, structural biology, pharmaceutics, or chemical engineering

Job Title: Senior Counsel – Biotech Patent Law - Biosimilars
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- Develop, implement, and execute a market access strategy for biosimilar and/or innovator molecules
- Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses for drug substance, drug product, formulations, processes, and methods of treatment
- Handle all aspects of intellectual property and develop persuasive legal arguments
- Draft and prosecute patent applications and provide patent litigation support
- Counsel on intellectual property strategies associated with Amgen's business and research endeavors
- Opportunity to work remotely or in hybrid work model
- Annual salary range posted, actual salary based on skills and experience
- Comprehensive employee benefits package and flexible work models available
- Equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
- Join a cutting-edge biosimilar practice group at a leading biotechnology company

Salary Information:
- Expected annual salary range in the . (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted
- Actual salary will vary based on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications
- Salary range is between 248, USD - 293, USD

Job Description:
- Develop, implement, and execute a market access strategy for Amgen's biosimilar and/or innovator molecules
- Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses for drug substance, drug product, formulations, processes, and methods of treatment
- Handle all aspects of intellectual property, including identification of relevant patents, conducting searches for prior art, analyzing third party patents, and drafting opinions
- Work with experts and perform pre-litigation activities
- Develop and implement global freedom-to-operate strategies for Amgen products in collaboration with other in-house attorneys
- Draft and prosecute patent applications and provide patent litigation support
- Develop and counsel others on intellectual property strategies associated with Amgen's business and research endeavors
- Opportunity to work individually, in legal teams, and in cross-functional business teams
- Anticipated 10% domestic and global travel
- Role may be remote or include hybrid work at one of Amgen's sites in Thousand Oaks, CA; San Francisco, CA; or Cambridge, MA
- Ability to work client group hours as needed

Qualifications:
- . degree or . degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in a . jurisdiction
- 4 years of experience practicing intellectual property law
- Registration to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office
- 7+ years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law preferred
- Enthusiasm for joining a cutting-edge biosimilar practice group at a leading biotechnology company
- Experience in . and/or foreign intellectual property law relating to biotechnology at a law firm or biotechnology/pharmaceutical corporation
- Experience in . and/or foreign adversarial proceedings, such as patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, or oppositions
- Undergraduate degree in the sciences preferred, with a working understanding of molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, structural biology, pharmaceutics, or chemical engineering
- Advanced degree, such as a Master's or ., or research experience in one of these areas preferred
- Excellent judgement, analytical skills, legal drafting and oral and written communication skills
- Strong management and client counseling skills
- Ability to work independently and in teams, navigate through ambiguity, work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet fast-paced deadlines, and manage multifaceted projects in a fast-paced environment

Company:
- Amgen (formerly known as Amgen Inc.)
- Global leading biotechnology company
- Mission to serve patients and become one of the world's leading biotechnology companies
- Global collaborators who achieve together - researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide
- Offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans, financial plans, work/life balance, and career development opportunities
- Equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
- Consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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