Senior IP Counsel, Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Biology

Full-time

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Senior IP Counsel, Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Biology - Remote

H1: Senior IP Counsel, Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Biology - Remote

H2: Join Amgen and Help Shape the Future of Biotechnology

Bold Headline: Defy Imagination with a Career at Amgen

Amgen, one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, is seeking a Senior IP Counsel with a background in molecular biology and computer science to join their team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of life-saving therapies for patients worldwide.

Key Information:

- Job Title: Senior IP Counsel, Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Biology
- Location: Remote (United States), Los Angeles, CA, Cambridge, MA, South San Francisco, CA
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Job Requisition ID: R-184393
- Career Category: Law/Legal

Responsibilities:

- Identify patentable subject matter and create effective IP strategies
- Draft and prosecute patent applications
- Conduct freedom to operate analyses and protect software and AI/ML inventions globally
- Advise internal stakeholders and decision-makers
- Direct foreign counsel
- Negotiate and draft licenses and other agreements involving AI/ML technologies
- Develop strong legal strategies in emerging field

Qualifications:

- . degree or . degree from an accredited law school
- Four plus (4+) years of experience practicing intellectual property law
- Registered to practice before the . Patent and Trademark Office
- . or . in computer science, bioengineering, computational biology, bioinformatics, mathematics, or electrical engineering
- Ten (10) or more years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law
- Five (5) or more years of experience practicing patent law in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), deep learning, data sciences, computational biology, bioinformatics or bioengineering
- Experience in conducting freedom to operate analyses and protection of software and AI/ML inventions globally through patent procurement, copyright, and/or trade secrets
- An advanced degree such as a master’s degree or . in Computer Science, Bioengineering, Computational Biology, or Bioinformatics, or in another discipline with a dissertation or thesis having a significant AI/ML component
- Solid understanding of basic molecular biology
- Experience in pharmaceutical industry and knowledge of the drug development process
- Excellent analytic and legal writing skills
- Outstanding communication, and collaborative skills necessary to effectively partner with with and advise data scientists and other stakeholders in highly cross-functional teams
- Strong management and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and in teams, prioritize workflow and work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Experience in . and/or foreign adversarial proceedings (such as patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, or oppositions)

Salary Information:

The expected annual salary range for this role in the . (excluding Puerto Rico) is $248, USD - $293, USD. Actual salary will vary based on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive employee benefits package
- Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
- Group medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
- Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements

Join Amgen and be a part of a team that is changing the world. Apply now for a career that defies imagination and helps shape the future of biotechnology. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and offers accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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