Biochemistry Attorney / Bioengineering Attorney / Biology Attorney / Biotechnology Attorney / Chemical Engineering Attorney / Chemistry Attorney / Molecular Biology Attorney in North Chicago, IL

In-House

North Chicago, IL

Biochemistry Attorney / Bioengineering Attorney / Biology Attorney / Biotechnology Attorney / Chemical Engineering Attorney / Chemistry Attorney / Molecular Biology Attorney in North Chicago, IL

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

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Counsel, Patent Prosecution - In-House Role at Leading Pharmaceutical Company

AbbVie - North Chicago, IL or Waltham, MA

Full-time, Hybrid Work Model (onsite 3+ days/week)

$133,500 - $253,500 salary range

AbbVie Overview:

- Leading pharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions
- Mission to solve serious health issues and address medical challenges
- Key therapeutic areas include immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care
- Products and services in Allergan Aesthetics portfolio

Job Description:

- In-house Counsel for Patent Prosecution group at AbbVie
- Develop and implement intellectual property strategies for products and product candidates
- Support AbbVie's Immunology products
- Based in North Chicago, IL or Waltham, MA offices with hybrid work model
- Provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams
- Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide
- Challenge and defend patents in post-grant proceedings
- Conduct prior art searches, analyze third-party patent positions, and conduct due diligence for business development

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctorate degree from accredited law school
- State bar admission and USPTO registration
- 3+ years of experience practicing patent law at law firm and/or life sciences company
- Technical background in pharmaceutical patent prosecution
- Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and project management skills

Compensation and Benefits:

- Comprehensive package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k)
- Eligible for short-term and long-term incentive programs
- Salary range of $133,500 - $253,500 based on job grade and location
- Additional compensation may be available at company's discretion

Equal Opportunity Employer:

- AbbVie is committed to diversity and inclusion
- Equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination
- Policy to employ qualified individuals of greatest ability
- No discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected group

Reasonable Accommodations:

- AbbVie offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
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Conclusion:

- In-house Counsel role at leading pharmaceutical company
- Focus on patent prosecution and intellectual property strategies
- Competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits package
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
- Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.