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2 weeks ago
As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing global strategies for intellectual property management in biologics and gene therapy preclinical and clinical development, as well as commercial phase company programs.
Your Key Responsibilities:- Provide expert legal advice to assigned business partners on a wide range of intellectual property matters.
- Identify and protect inventions, draft and prosecute patents related to biologics and gene therapy.
- Conduct strategic IP due diligence, analyzing the patent portfolios of competitors and potential collaborators.
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities for expanding our IP position.
- Develop and implement a global IP strategy, working with external partners and collaborators.
- Review and negotiate license agreements and IP clauses in other agreements.
- Support preparation for biosimilars and other patent litigation matters.
- Manage the use of outside legal counsel globally.
- PhD in genetics, immunology, biochemistry, virology, or a related field (preferred).
- Juris Doctorate (JD) and admission to practice in California (preferred).
- 10+ years of combined experience in patent prosecution and life-cycle management, with a focus on biologics and gene therapy.
- Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
- Experience in drafting and prosecuting patents covering therapeutic antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, and related technologies.
- Expertise in IP litigation and regulatory affairs related to market exclusivity.
- Ability to independently oversee legal matters, manage outside counsel, and work collaboratively with internal teams.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
Competitive annual base salary ($217,000-$314,000), with individual pay decisions based on factors such as primary work location, role complexity, and relevant experience.
Annual bonus with a target of 35% of earned base salary.
Eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program.
Comprehensive benefits package, including a retirement savings plan, paid vacation, holiday, and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits.
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