Pharmaceutical company seeks Senior Patent Counsel to support the company's biopharmaceuticals group, i.e., antibody based drugs. Candidates must have significant experience with patent prosecution matters involving both development and commercial stage therapeutic antibody programs.
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the DVP of Biologics Discovery and other scientists to create patent portfolios around antibody drug products
• Manage all aspects of work with outside patent counsel, including patent preparation and prosecution
• Work with Business Development to evaluate new product opportunities
• Work with outside counsel and other IP team members to develop biosimilar defense strategies
• Regularly attend R&D, Commercial and Business Development meetings
• Keep current with developing patent law
Requirements:
• JD and admission to a state bar
• BS degree in a biological science, graduate studies preferred but not required
• Registered US patent attorney
• 10+ years of experience in a law firm and/or pharmaceutical/biotechnology company legal dept. working on development and commercial stage antibody products
• Experience with managing European Patent Oppositions
• Experience with managing matters before the US Board of Patent Appeals
• Experience supporting patent litigation internationally
Contact:
Apply by emailing your resume to: info@edgelaw.com.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts area