Patent Counsel

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Patent Counsel - Draft and prosecute patent applications for life science products and technologies with GSK, a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing healthcare and making a positive impact on the lives of patients. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge medicines and technologies, as well as to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the company. If you are a skilled attorney with a passion for innovation and a desire to make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

H1: Patent Counsel at GSK - Building Patent Strategies for Life Science Innovations
H2: Join a Global Biopharmaceutical Company Dedicated to Making a Positive Impact on Patients' Lives

- Draft and prosecute patent applications for a variety of life science products and technologies
- Work with a diverse team of in-house and external patent attorneys and support staff
- Provide legal support and counsel to R&D teams, including freedom-to-operate analysis and due diligence reporting
- Collaborate with multiple departments within the company, including commercial, clinical, regulatory, and business development
- Support litigation and other legal proceedings related to patents in the US and around the world
- Opportunity for occasional business travel (less than 10% of working days)

Basic Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in at least one US state
- Bachelor's degree in a life science field
- Admitted to practice in front of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- 1+ years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm or in-house patent department
- Ability to work at one of GSK's locations in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, or Maryland 2-3 days per week

Preferred Qualifications:
- Significant experience drafting patent applications for therapeutics and related processes
- Advanced life science degree or 3+ years of experience working in a related field
- Experience conducting freedom-to-operate assessments for commercial or developmental products
- Comfort using technology to increase workplace efficiency
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with a diverse, international team

At GSK, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success in positively impacting global health. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel welcome, valued, and supported, and where individuality is celebrated. If you share our passion for innovation and our commitment to diversity and inclusion, join us at GSK and be a part of our mission to get ahead of disease together.

GSK offers a comprehensive benefits program to its US employees. Learn more at GSK US Benefits Summary.

Why GSK?
- Uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together
- Global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on vaccines, specialty and general medicines, and the science of the immune system
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being
- Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of billions of people

GSK is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to affirmative action principles in the US. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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Admitted to practice in front of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, retirement plans, vacation time, and more.

Not specified.

Legal research, drafting, communication, negotiation, analytical thinking, attention to detail, time management, project management, team management, cross-cultural communication, problem-solving, decision-making, patent analysis, legal writing, risk assessment, client counseling, due diligence, case management, data analysis, technology tools, US patent law, international patent law, USPTO procedures, patent strategy, IP portfolio management, litigation strategy, commercial law.

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and Bachelor's degree in life science or related field.

Applications can be submitted through the GSK website.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from accredited law school, admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state, Bachelor's degree in life science or related field.

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