Senior Counsel - Patent Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Core
Develop, implement, and execute global intellectual property strategies for Amgen's therapeutic products and product candidates (e.g., small molecules and peptides), covering compositions, polymorphs, formulations, processes, and methods of manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Counsel (Intellectual Property)
Builds
Global patent portfolios and IP strategies for biopharmaceutical products
Domain
Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Required skills
Patent prosecution, prior art search, freedom-to-operate analysis, licensing due diligence, research agreement negotiation, litigation support, legal advice on IP matters
Preferred skills
Biotechnology IP experience, advanced degree in organic or medicinal chemistry, experience in adversarial proceedings (litigation, IPR, PGR, oppositions)
Technologies
USPTO systems, patent databases, legal research tools
Responsibilities
Work with scientists to identify patentable subject matter; Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide; Conduct prior art searches; Analyze patents and prepare freedom-to-operate opinions; Conduct due diligence for licensing; Negotiate and draft research agreements; Provide legal advice to R&D and business partners; Assist with litigation and defend/challenge patents in PTAB and other forums
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
