Biology Attorney / Oncology Attorney in Cambridge, MA

In-House

Cambridge, MA

Biology Attorney / Oncology Attorney in Cambridge, MA

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Senior Patent Counsel, Oncology

Job Responsibilities:
The role of Senior Patent Counsel, Oncology at the company involves a range of responsibilities within the Legal & Compliance function, particularly focusing on Intellectual Property Law. The primary duties include:

- Supporting the company's Innovative Medicine sector, specifically the oncology business.
- Providing comprehensive patent support functions such as preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
- Conducting freedom-to-operate analyses and rendering legal opinions.
- Managing relationships with outside counsel and drafting and negotiating license and collaboration agreements.
- Offering due diligence support for business development transactions and providing client counseling.
- Developing and executing strategic patent strategies in a continuously evolving intellectual property environment.
- Engaging regularly with business clients to present and discuss intellectual property, partnership, and contractual matters.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates applying for the Senior Patent Counsel, Oncology position are required to meet the following educational and experience criteria:

- A minimum of an undergraduate degree in a biological science is mandatory; an advanced degree or relevant industry experience is preferred.
- A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required.
- An active license to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia is necessary.
- Admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or an equivalent bar is required.
- At least 5 years of experience in large molecule patent work at a law firm or within the in-house legal department of a multinational corporation is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with clients and internal partners is required.
- Capability to deliver well-organized and thoughtful presentations to upper management is necessary.
- Proven competency in pharmaceutical discovery, development, and commercialization is required.
- Working knowledge of protein, biologic, and cellular technologies is essential, along with the ability to analyze legal matters related to the research, development, and commercialization of these therapeutics.
- Substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting pharmaceutical-related patent applications is required.
- Experience in rendering patentability and non-infringement opinions is necessary.
- Experience in due diligence activities, license/agreement drafting, and negotiation is preferred.
- Willingness to accommodate occasional travel is required.

Salary Information:
The job posting does not provide specific salary information for the Senior Patent Counsel, Oncology position.

Additional Information:
The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. The company actively seeks qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

The company is dedicated to providing an inclusive interview process and encourages individuals with disabilities to request accommodations as needed.