Patent Counsel- Biologics & Gene Therapy

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Patent Counsel- Biologics & Gene Therapy role at Neurocrine Biosciences is a full-time position based in San Diego, California. The company is seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable individual to lead and develop global strategies and manage day-to-day intellectual property efforts for multiple biologic and gene therapy programs. The successful candidate will have a strong background in patent prosecution and life-cycle management related to biologics and gene therapy, as well as exceptional communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Salary Information:
- Annual base salary: $202, - $292,
- Annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary
- Eligibility for equity based long term incentive program
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
- Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Job Title:
- Patent Counsel- Biologics & Gene Therapy

Experience Information:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) and admission to practice in California preferred
- 5+ years of combined significant experience at in-house and law firm on patent prosecution and life-cycle management related to biologics/gene therapy
- Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office required
- Experience in patent application preparation and prosecution in the . and ex-US jurisdictions covering biologics and/or gene therapy inventions is a prerequisite for the position

Job Description:
- Responsible for leading and developing global strategies and managing day-to-day intellectual property efforts for multiple biologic and gene therapy programs
- Identification of inventions, patent drafting, and prosecution relating to biologics and gene therapy
- Conducting strategic IP due diligence, including analyzing the patent portfolios of the Company’s competitors and potential collaborators
- Identifying opportunities for expanding the Company’s IP position and collaborating with members of various discovery, development and business groups within the Company
- Working and communicating with collaborators and other external strategic partners in connection with developing a global IP strategy
- Reviewing and negotiating license agreements and IP clauses in other agreements
- Managing the use of outside legal counsel globally
- Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) and admission to practice in California preferred
- 5+ years of combined significant experience at in-house and law firm on patent prosecution and life-cycle management related to biologics/gene therapy
- Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office required
- Experience in patent application preparation and prosecution in the . and ex-US jurisdictions covering biologics and/or gene therapy inventions is a prerequisite for the position
- Strong communications, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to independently oversee legal matters, manage the use of outside legal counsel, and work collaboratively with other personnel at Neurocrine
- Ability to set aggressive deadlines, handle multiple complex legal matters, and see projects through to conclusion
- Emerging as an internal thought leader with technical and/or business expertise

Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop global strategies and manage day-to-day intellectual property efforts for multiple biologic and gene therapy programs
- Identify inventions, draft patents, and prosecute them relating to biologics and gene therapy
- Conduct strategic IP due diligence and analyze patent portfolios of competitors and potential collaborators
- Identify opportunities to expand the Company's IP position and collaborate with various departments within the company
- Communicate and work with external strategic partners to develop a global IP strategy
- Review and negotiate license agreements and IP clauses in other agreements
- Manage the use of outside legal counsel globally
- Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) and admission to practice in California preferred
- 5+ years of combined significant experience at in-house and law firm on patent prosecution and life-cycle management related to biologics/gene therapy
- Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office required
- Experience in patent application preparation and prosecution in the . and ex-US jurisdictions covering biologics and/or gene therapy inventions is a prerequisite for the position
- Strong communications, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to independently oversee legal matters, manage the use of outside legal counsel, and work collaboratively with other personnel at Neurocrine
- Ability to set aggressive deadlines, handle multiple complex legal matters, and see projects through to conclusion
- Emerging as an internal thought leader with technical and/or business expertise

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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

Patent drafting, Patent prosecution, Patent application preparation, IP due diligence, Strategic counseling, Legal expertise, Problem-solving, Analytical thinking, Communication, Project management, Teamwork, Leadership, Negotiation

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or job posting platform.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate (JD), Admission to practice in California, Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office, 5+ years of experience in patent prosecution and life-cycle management related to biologics/gene therapy

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