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Biotechnology Attorney in Mountain View, CA

23andMe, Inc Sep 12,2018 Mar 31,2018 Location USA Mountain View CA
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In-House

Attorney

Biotechnology

Min 7 yrs required

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Senior Biotechnology Patent Counsel, Therapeutics Duties: Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications relating to the Company’s therapeutics research and development (R&D) programs pertaining to large-molecule therapeutic drug candidates, particularly therapeutic antibody drug candidates. Strategically develop and implement IP and patent portfolios strategies for various therapeutic areas, with a primary focus on antibody patenting strategies. Develop in-depth knowledge in active areas of large-molecule drug discovery and development to provide legal guidance on patent law issues to scientists conducting work in such areas and business colleagues working with the Therapeutics Division. Identify inventions arising from therapeutic drug discovery and research efforts and drive strategic patent initiatives aligned with corporate business objectives. Conduct validity and non-infringement analyses, patent searching, third-party patent portfolio assessments, freedom to operate analyses, and due diligence. Provide counseling to clients in the Therapeutics Division and Business Development on a wide variety of IP and patent-related matters, including patentability, validity, freedom to operate, and non-infringement, through all phases of drug discovery, R&D, and commercialization. Provide strategic advice to as needed on IP and patent issues relating to contracts, including NDA’s, MTA’s, licenses and transactional agreements. Assist deal attorneys with drafting and negotiating of IP terms in R&D or drug discovery agreements such as MTAs, license agreements, sponsored research or collaboration agreements. Manage external relationships with outside counsel.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: JD Degree from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to practice law is required. Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required. An advanced degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related biological science is required. California State Bar membership strongly preferred. 7+ years of experience in IP matters and patent prosecution in a major law firm and/or corporate biotech or pharma patent department with a demonstrated history of development and prosecution in patents in the subject area is required; in-house corporate experience is helpful. Experience in all aspects of U.S. and foreign patent law, with a focus on patent law issues relating to therapeutic drug discovery and development. Experience in providing IP strategic advice to business and corporate departments and drafting/negotiating IP provisions for collaborations, licenses and other biotech/R&D agreements. Significant experience in biotechnology patent preparation and prosecution, patent portfolio development, freedom to operate analyses, and third-party portfolio assessments. Experience drafting a minimum of 25 patents for large molecule and/or small molecule therapeutics. Preference for antibody patent drafting experience. Strong leadership skills with a client service focus; ability to work independently and collaboratively among cross-functional teams; ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, balance competing priorities, and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Excellent analytical skills and scientific and technical expertise. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a high level of initiative, and strong attention to detail.

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