Allergan 
is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel to work in Irvine, California. Position reports directly to Chief IP Counsel. Responsibilities will include advising the company on IP issues, supervising outside counsel, and developing and coordinating IP strategy for the company. This position works on a broad spectrum of IP issues, and specific duties include origination and prosecution of patents, domestic and international, patentability, infringement and validity opinions, patent oppositions, collaboration and licensing agreements, IP due diligence, IP related transactions, and litigation support.
Requirements:
• Minimum of 8 to 15 years of legal experience.
• Law degree from a superior law school and a chemistry, biology or other life science undergraduate degree.
• Large law firm training.
• Corporate experience.
• Member of a state bar.
• USPTO registration.
• Strong knowledge of US patent office procedures and practice.
• Experience managing legal and non legal staff.
• Substantial experience in domestic and foreign patent prosecution.
• Substantial experience in IP due diligence and IP related transactions.
• Exposure to a wide range of intellectual property matters in areas including patent origination and prosecution, opinions, licensing, IP due diligence, IP related transactions, international expertise, internal processes around intellectual property development, conflict resolution and intellectual property litigation.
• Strong background in pharmaceutical or biotech field.
• Member of the California State Bar preferred.
• Strong leadership and decision making skills desired.
• Superior negotiating skills desired.
• Ability to work with a great deal of autonomy desired.
• Strong communication skills desired.
• Interpersonal ability to inspire confidence among senior management and outside counsel.
Contact:
For consideration please apply online using the following link: http://allergan.taleo.net/careersection/usa_external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=110062&src=PA-10640.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Irvine, CA