Senior Patent Counsel/ Patent Agent, Innovation Law
Core
Senior in-house patent counsel providing strategic IP protection, prosecution, and business development support for a pharmaceutical/biotech company.
Role type
Senior in-house patent attorney/agent (pharmaceuticals)
Builds
Global patent portfolios and IP strategies for new medicines
Domain
Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology / Intellectual Property Law
Required skills
USPTO registration, patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate analysis, patent portfolio management, license agreement negotiation, business development due diligence, cross-functional collaboration, regulatory knowledge, scientific background (chemistry/biochemistry)
Preferred skills
J.D. degree, state bar admission, advanced degree in science, extensive pharmaceutical industry experience
Technologies
USPTO systems, patent search databases, legal research tools
Responsibilities
Prepare and prosecute patent applications globally; provide program counseling to functional areas; develop IP strategies; conduct freedom-to-operate analyses; manage patent portfolios; support business development due diligence; draft and negotiate license agreements; manage outside counsel relationships.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC