Sr. IP Counsel, Chemistry | Small Molecule
Core
Senior IP expert developing global IP strategies for small molecule discovery, clinical development, and commercial programs, providing counsel on licensing, collaboration, and acquisition transactions.
Role type
Senior in-house IP counsel (small molecule pharmaceuticals)
Builds
Global IP portfolios and strategic transaction frameworks for small molecule drug programs
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Small molecule therapeutics
Required skills
Small molecule patent prosecution, IP transaction structuring, ANDA litigation strategy, regulatory exclusivity management, outside counsel management, patent portfolio development, freedom-to-operate analysis, chain of title evaluation
Preferred skills
Industrial/academic small molecule discovery experience, Orange Book and Patent Term Extension practice, SPC practice for Europe, brand-on-brand patent litigation strategies
Technologies
USPTO, Orange Book, SPC systems
Responsibilities
Provide strategic IP counsel on deal structure and risk allocation for licensing and acquisition transactions; Lead IP due diligence and resolve complex issues regarding patent portfolios and third-party rights; Develop and direct patent strategies including drafting and prosecution; Manage outside legal counsel globally to align with business objectives; Provide counsel on ANDA litigation and regulatory exclusivity matters.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
