State Licensed Intellectual Property Counsel

Job Summary

To support the development of innovative therapies, the full-time Senior Director, Intellectual Property Counsel will lead global patent portfolio management, execute intellectual property strategies, and provide counsel across various functions while working remotely with occasional in-person meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global intellectual property strategies aligned with the company's pipeline and corporate objectives
• Manage patent portfolios, including drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications
• Serve as a trusted advisor on intellectual property matters, translating scientific findings into actionable patent strategies

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active admission to at least one U.S. state bar
• At least 12 years of experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical patent law
• Strong technical understanding of biological and pharmaceutical drug discovery and development
• Extensive experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications and managing global patent portfolios
• Proven ability to oversee outside counsel and manage intellectual property budgets