VP, Intellectual Property Strategist

1 day ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Third Rock Ventures Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Patent Attorney to join our team at Third Rock Ventures. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in managing our intellectual property portfolio and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Intellectual Property Portfolio Management
    • Develop and implement a comprehensive intellectual property strategy to maximize value and utility of our assets.
    • Manage the worldwide prosecution of patent and trademark applications, conduct patentability and freedom to operate assessments, and provide legal opinions and risk assessments.
  • Strategic Collaboration
    • Work closely with our R&D teams to identify key invention, strategic IP acquisition, and life cycle management opportunities.
    • Lead IP strategy for R&D project teams and establish positive working relationships with the R&D project teams by acting as their advisor on a variety of IP-related issues.
  • Patent Development and Maintenance
    • Actively mine for patentable inventions by partnering with our scientists to build a robust portfolio.
    • Contribute to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive patent portfolio, including drafting applications, prosecuting applications, and portfolio management to meet budget.
  • Business Support
    • Provide high-level, independent support for due diligence, strategic collaborations, licensing agreements, and other business contracting needs.
    • Educate and advise senior management and scientists on important IP issues and advance IP/patent awareness.
  • Dispute Resolution and Litigation
    • Support IP disputes, litigation, IPRs, PGRs, and oppositions as appropriate.
  • Best Practices and Compliance
    • Actively support the implementation of best practices to expand and support the defense of a robust IP portfolio.
    • Review publications, presentations, press releases, and other materials for clearance.

Requirements

  • US attorney (JD) with at least 10-15 years of relevant IP experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, including significant firm and in-house experience.
  • Ph.D. in Immunology or related field preferred.
  • Exceptionally strong communicator, supportive interpersonal team player, talented at collaborating cross-functionally to communicate complex information to senior management.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment, flexible and responsive, and self-starter with the ability to act independently as well as collaboratively across the business.
  • Direct experience in biologic patents and managing products through development, marketing approval, and post-approval preferred.
  • Must be comfortable participating in all aspects of intellectual property law, including drafting applications, prosecuting applications, and portfolio management to meet budget.
  • Practical problem solver with the ability to make data-informed decisions, confidence in making difficult decisions independently, and demonstrated capabilities in establishing business practices to manage legal and other risks.


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