Senior Director, Intellectual Property Counsel

4 weeks ago

South San Francisco, California, United States Maze Therapeutics Full time
Job Title: Senior Director, Intellectual Property Counsel

Maze Therapeutics is seeking a seasoned Senior Director, Intellectual Property Counsel to lead our intellectual property (IP) function. As a strategic business partner, you will provide guidance on IP matters and collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to develop and implement our IP strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the IP function and serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on IP strategy, risks, and opportunities
  • Develop and implement policies to protect Maze's trade secrets and IP assets
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to develop and maintain Maze's IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
  • Direct and manage the filing and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications
  • Provide high-quality, timely, and practical legal advice and risk assessments on IP matters
  • Manage outside counsel and related budgets
  • Support business activities, including research and clinical development, business development, and diligence activities
Requirements:
  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice in CA and in good standing
  • Admitted to practice before the USPTO
  • Advanced degree in a biochemical science, preferably in a field related to medicinal chemistry
  • Minimum 8 years of experience as patent counsel, including patent prosecution, portfolio strategy, and analysis, with at least 3 years in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company
  • Strong client-service attitude to become a trusted business partner and collaborator
  • Proven ability to provide high-quality, timely, and practical legal advice and risk assessments
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues and advise senior management
  • Manage outside counsel
  • Scientific and technical agility to operate outside of core area of expertise
  • Excellent judgment
  • Strong negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational and project-management skills
  • Strong and demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Excitement to work at Maze and a commitment to its purpose and core values of "Further Together, Impact Obsessed, Stand True."

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