Senior Patent Litigation Counsel Specialist, Assistant General Counsel

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Senior Patent Litigation Counsel Specialist, Assistant General Counsel - South San Francisco, CA
H2: Join Genentech as a Senior Patent Litigation Specialist, Assistant General Counsel
Bold Headline: Be a Key Business Strategist at Genentech - Senior Patent Litigation Counsel Specialist, Assistant General Counsel Opportunity

Overview:

Genentech, a leading biotechnology company, is seeking a Senior Patent Litigation Specialist, Assistant General Counsel to join their litigation team in South San Francisco, CA. This role requires expertise in managing complex patent litigations and other adversarial proceedings in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related life science industry. As a partner and key business strategist, the successful candidate will play a critical role in enabling Genentech to "do now what patients need next." This is a full-time, onsite position with relocation benefits available.

Key Functions:

- Independently manage an active and varied caseload of litigations, appeals, and other adversarial proceedings
- Advise on substantive legal strategy with foresight and appropriate risk tolerance
- Partner closely with senior business clients and legal department colleagues to advise on strategic issues
- Develop strategies to avoid or resolve disputes, including negotiating license agreements and settlements
- Counsel on multi-jurisdictional litigations or other proceedings
- Contribute to cross-functional or departmental projects and teams
- Work effectively in teams and with a cross-section of stakeholders within the organization

Experience/Education:

- . with at least 10+ years of litigation experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related life science industry
- Deep experience with Hatch-Waxman ANDA and/or biosimilars matters strongly preferred
- Trial experience and experience with PTAB proceedings strongly preferred
- Excellent academic credentials required
- A degree (undergraduate or graduate) in a biological science or chemistry preferred but not required

Critical Competencies:

- Strategic Litigation Expert: Demonstrated experience in resolving challenging legal issues and delivering sound, clear, practical legal advice in a business setting
- Influential Communicator: Excellent judgment, interpersonal skills, and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Adaptive and Results-Oriented Performer: Ability to prioritize and work with agility across multiple projects, both independently and in a team setting

Travel: Ability to travel worldwide, as needed, in conjunction with managing and resolving disputes.

Salary Information:

- Expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $205,730 to $382,070
- Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law
- A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance

Benefits: This position qualifies for the benefits detailed on Genentech's website, including but not limited to health insurance, retirement plans, and employee assistance programs.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. Unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, and veteran status is prohibited.

JOB FACTS:

- Job Sub Category: Legal & Healthcare Compliance
- Schedule: Full time
- Job Type: Regular
- Posted Date: Jan 3rd, 2024
- Job ID: 202401-100181

Not specified.

Discretionary annual bonus, relocation benefits, benefits package detailed on company website.

Not specified.

Litigation, Legal Strategy, Risk Management, Patent Law, ANDA, Biosimilars, Negotiation, Communication, Client Relations, Project Management, Scientific Knowledge, Travel.

J.D., degree in biological science or chemistry (preferred).

Apply through company website or job posting.

Qualification and Experience J.D. with at least 10+ years of litigation experience, Trial Experience, Admission to State Bar or District of Columbia Bar, Degree in Biological Science or Chemistry (preferred).

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