Patent Attorney - Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

For more than 40 years, our Customer has been following science and seeking solutions to unmet medical needs. They are a biotechnology corporation that makes medicines to treat patients with serious medical conditions. Their goal is to use the power of genetic engineering and advanced technologies to make medicines that address unmet medical needs, and help millions of people worldwide.

We are seeking a Patent Attorney on a contract basis to support our customer's business needs. This role is 100% remote with PST hours.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic IP procurement and management of global intellectual property rights for individual large molecule (biopharma or biotechnology, including antibodies, gene therapy and other modalities) candidates and products or technology innovation (e.g., research tools, assays, manufacturing improvements) including drafting & prosecuting patent portfolios, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses, and risk evaluation and mitigation strategies
• Excels in working independently and proactively with minimal direction, and strong organizational skills
• Designing & delivering impactful global IP portfolios from invention capture to patent issuance and beyond for individual large molecule (biopharma or biotechnology, including antibodies, gene therapy and other modalities) candidates and products. Managing and prosecuting active global dockets, including drafting and handling U.S. and foreign patent applications
• Rendering freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses, risk evaluation, and mitigation strategies for individual program molecules, technologies, and tools
• Identifying and exploiting new strategic opportunities & approaches leveraging a deep understanding of patent law
• Maintaining and sharing expertise and knowledge on legal case law, rules, and regulations before the US Patent & Trademark Office as well as other relevant jurisdictional IP offices

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in an area relevant to pharmaceutical IP practice. A Ph.D. is highly desired
• For attorneys, a United States law degree (JD) with a current “good standing” admission to at least one US state bar
• 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical and/or biopharma/biotechnology intellectual property portfolio creation, strategy, and counseling
• Preferably prior experience in a pharmaceutical corporation
• Experience with IP transactions and due diligence is a plus
• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Demonstrated experience and track record of success in:
  • Building & leveraging global IP portfolios for large molecule (biopharma or biotechnology, including antibodies, gene therapy and other modalities) products at all stages of prosecution;
  • Designing and executing complex freedom to operate analyses across different technologies and different jurisdictions; developing and communication actionable risk mitigation strategies

Keywords:

Biopharma Intellectual Property, Biotechnology Patent Attorney, Global IP Portfolio Management, Patent Prosecution - Biopharma, Freedom-to-Operate Analysis, Large Molecule Patent Strategy, Pharmaceutical IP Law, USPTO Registered Patent Attorney, Gene Therapy IP Management, Biopharmaceutical Patent Counsel.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (including spouse & child), 401k, STD/LTD, AD&D, and Commuter Benefits program.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.