Patent Counsel, Intellectual Property

10-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Patent Counsel, Intellectual Property
Department: Legal
Company: Ipsen Bioscience, Inc.
Location: Cambridge
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: R-16340

Job Overview:

Ipsen Bioscience, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Patent Counsel, Intellectual Property to join their team. This individual will be responsible for managing all aspects of intellectual property, including litigation, licensing, patent drafting and prosecution, due diligence, and strategic initiatives. The Patent Counsel will provide counsel to senior business leaders and collaborate with various departments within the company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in global patent law, as well as a scientific background in organic chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute global patent strategies for commercial products, development candidates, and research programs
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications, including oversight of outside counsel
- Analyze competitive intellectual property positions and provide opinions on patentability and freedom-to-operate
- Direct outside counsel in adversarial proceedings and IP litigation
- Advise internal clients on IP issues and strategic decisions
- Collaborate with Regulatory and Commercial teams to maximize product exclusivity and ensure compliance with patent regulations
- Lead IP due diligence activities for business transactions
- Review and negotiate IP provisions in agreements
- Conduct internal IP training programs
- Uphold high moral standards and business ethics

Requirements:

- . from an accredited . law school and admission to at least one state bar
- Registered before the . Patent and Trademark Office
- . or . in organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or similar life sciences field, or equivalent pharmaceutical industry research experience
- 10+ years of experience in patent law, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
- Broad knowledge of global patent law and procedure, with experience in litigation and administrative challenges
- Strong understanding of the chemistry/biochemistry/biology of drug compounds and the drug development process
- Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate future risks and opportunities
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and individuals
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with senior business leaders

Salary Information:

- Annual base salary range: $177,000-$259,600
- Eligible for short-term and long-term incentives
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, parental leave, and more

Ipsen is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Registered before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, paid time off, discretionary winter shutdown, well-being allowance, commuter benefits, and more.

English

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to at least one state bar. M.S. or Ph.D. degree in organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or similar life sciences technical disciplines, or equivalent pharmaceutical industry research experience.

Interested applicants can apply through the company's website or through a job portal.

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