*** Hybrid + Location can be East Coast or West Coast ***
This is an outstanding opportunity within a well-established, fast-growing life-sciences company. Currently we are in need of an experienced, senior IP counsel for this in-house leadership role. This is a strategic management position wherein you will have responsibility for an internal team of paralegals, patent agents, and patent attorneys within an expanding R&D driven company. You will have responsibilities relating to highly innovative new patent families that are of great importance to the company.
More specifically, you will deal with executives from various disciplines and be responsible for internal guidance regarding all aspects of patent portfolio issues. This includes supporting the following functional areas: business development, research collaborations, acquisitions, licensing and contract negotiations, due diligence, competitive landscape assessments, patentability and freedom to operate opinions, patent litigation support, patent portfolio strategy, internal and external counsel management relating to patent prosecution, advising R&D on issues relating to patentability, provide C-Suite presentations, etc.
Qualifications:
- At least 12 years of relevant experience in patent law with (preferably) at least 5 years of in-house experience in pharmaceuticals or biotech
- Strong expertise pertaining to US and international patent portfolio development
- Preferably a graduate degree in life sciences
- Expertise in small molecule chemistry a must (e.g., organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, etc.)
- JD, state bar, USPTO license
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*** APPLY DIRECT: mark [at] iprecruiter.org ***
Notes for Potential Candidates:
- All fees are paid by client firms and companies. As a consequence of our reputation for having integrity and providing results, we often work on exclusive assignments that are not advertised. We have been successfully building relationships with leaders in the IP community since 1986.
- Another important distinction is that we work directly with the decision makers (partners, managing counsels, etc.) that make the determinations regarding who will be interviewed, who will be extended an offer, etc.
- You have our express commitment that all information is accepted in confidence and that no resumes are submitted without first speaking to you and obtaining your explicit permission.
Additional Notes:
We are actively recruiting for numerous other opportunities:
- IP Attorneys, Patent Agents, and Technical Advisors (e.g., electrical, software, chemical, biological, and mechanical)
- All levels of experience, inclusive of managing counsels and practice mergers
- Corporations and law firms of all sizes
- Various locations, literally from coast to coast, including telecommute scenarios
If this particular opportunity does not match your background and/or interests, please do not hesitate to email me directly: mark [at] iprecruiter.org
*** Hybrid + Location can be East Coast or West Coast ***
*** APPLY DIRECT: mark [at] iprecruiter.org ***
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
