Senior Director, Intellectual Property Counsel
2 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Director, Intellectual Property Counsel to lead our intellectual property function and provide strategic advice on IP matters. As a key member of our legal team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing our IP strategy, managing day-to-day IP matters, and collaborating with internal teams and external counsel to achieve our business goals.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the intellectual property legal function and serve as a strategic business partner for all IP and related matters.
- Develop and implement our IP strategy, including identifying, developing, expanding, and maintaining our IP portfolio.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams and external counsel to develop and execute our IP strategy.
- Manage the filing and prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications.
- Evaluate and advise on freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity, and prepare applicable analyses.
- Support business activities, including research and clinical development, business development, and diligence activities.
- Develop and implement policies to protect our trade secrets.
- Build strong partnerships with internal teams and educate them on IP matters.
- Advise senior management on IP strategy, risks, and opportunities.
- Engage with external partners and vendors on IP matters.
- Manage outside counsel and related budgets.
- Provide legal advice and support on other corporate matters as needed.
- 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."
Maze Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company that is harnessing the power of human genetics to transform the lives of patients, with a focus on genetically informed therapies for common diseases, such as chronic kidney disease. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Director, Intellectual Property Counsel to join our team and help us achieve our mission.
We offer a competitive salary range of $287,000 - $350,000, as well as an annual performance bonus and a robust benefits package, including competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health offerings, equity incentive plan, 401(k) program with employer match, and a generous holiday and PTO policy.
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