Regeneron, 
a leading science-based biopharmaceutical company, is seeking an attorney who will help to develop strategies for expanding its patent portfolio around key molecules, platforms and other technologies to ensure its long-term competitive advantage.
The attorney will also advise on emerging legal issues, including monitoring and reviewing case law and legislative developments, and be expected to contribute to administrative and legal projects intended to develop an IP Department displaying the highest legal and ethical standards.
Responsibilities
- Conducting strategic IP due diligence, including analyzing Regeneron’s IP portfolio as well as the portfolios of our competitors and potential collaborators;
- Identifying opportunities for expanding Regeneron’s IP position;
- Contributing to the negotiation and drafting of license, collaboration and other IP agreements; and
- Working closely with Regeneron’s scientists and patent prosecution attorneys to identify and track new inventions and technologies.
Requirements
- Exceptional communication skills, including presentation, interpersonal, writing and conflict resolution.
- Ability to independently oversee legal matters, manage the use of outside legal counsel and work collaboratively with other personnel at Regeneron.
- Ability to set aggressive deadlines, handle multiple complex legal matters and see projects through to conclusion.
Education and Experience
- Juris Doctorate and admitted to practice in at least one state, New York preferred.
- 4-7 years’ in-house and/or law firm experience.
- Ph.D. in biological sciences required, immunology a plus.
- Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
- Ideal candidate will have a broad range of patent-related legal expertise. Experience in patent preparation and prosecution, IP due diligence and strategic counseling required. Experience in licensing, patent litigation and drug regulatory affairs a plus.
This is an opportunity to join our select team that is already leading the way in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry. Apply today and learn more about Regeneron ís unwavering commitment to combining good science & good business.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Regeneron about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Regeneron via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Regeneron, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Regeneron for this position and a valid agreement with Regeneron is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Regeneron agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: http://jobs.regeneron.com/
Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Tarrytown, New York