Sr. Patent Counsel- Biologics & Gene Therapy

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Sr. Patent Counsel - Biologics & Gene Therapy - San Diego Based
H2: Join Our Team at Neurocrine Biosciences

Bullet points:
- Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for neurological, endocrine, and psychiatric disorders.
- The company offers FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids, as well as ongoing clinical programs.
- The Sr. Patent Counsel role will involve developing global strategies and managing intellectual property efforts for biologics and gene therapy programs.
- Responsibilities include providing legal advice, conducting IP due diligence, identifying opportunities for expanding the company's IP position, and managing outside legal counsel.
- The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a related discipline, a Juris Doctorate, and 10+ years of experience in patent prosecution and life-cycle management for biologics and gene therapy.
- The position offers a competitive base salary of $217,,, a 35% annual bonus, and eligibility for the company's equity-based long-term incentive program.
- Neurocrine Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. All candidates are encouraged to apply, even if their experience or qualifications do not exactly match the job description.

Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office

Retirement savings plan, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision)

Not specified

Legal advice, patent drafting, patent prosecution, IP due diligence, patent litigation support, license agreement negotiation, regulatory affairs, market exclusivity, strategic planning, leadership, mentoring, project management, communication, problem-solving, analytical thinking

PhD and JD preferred

Apply through company website or job posting platform.

Qualification and Experience PhD in genetics, immunology, biochemistry, virology or related discipline, Juris Doctorate (JD), admission to practice in California, 10+ years of combined experience in-house and at a law firm, registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office

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