Patent Counsel, Intellectual Property
Ipsen
- Cambridge
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and execute global patent strategies for commercial products, pre- and post-POC development candidates, and internal and/or in-licensed research programs
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications, including supervision of outside counsel
- Monitor and analyze competitive intellectual property positions; independently carry out patentability, inventorship, and freedom-to-operate analyses and render opinions
- Direct outside counsel in opinion work and adversarial proceedings including European oppositions, post-grant proceedings, and/or IP litigation, in consultation with SVP, Chief IP Counsel
- Actively participate on cross-functional project teams and advise internal clients regarding IP issues and strategic decisions
- Collaborate with global and local Regulatory and Commercial colleagues to maximize product exclusivity and ensure compliance with patent listing regulations
- Lead and conduct IP due diligence activities in support of business transactions
- Review and assist in negotiating IP provisions of agreements, including license agreements and collaboration agreements
- Review IP aspects of publications
- Conduct internal IP training programs to increases IP understanding and awareness
- Demonstrate commitment to high moral standards and business ethics
- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to at least one state bar
- Registered before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- M.S. or Ph.D. degree in organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or similar life sciences technical disciplines, or equivalent pharmaceutical industry research experience
- 10+ years post-law school patent law experience, preferably related to pharmaceuticals; at least 2 years in a corporate setting preferred
- Broad knowledge of global patent law and procedure; experience with patent litigation and administrative patent challenges preferred
- English
- Law and Government - Knowledge of intellectual property laws, precedents, government regulations, and other IP office rules
- Scientific background - Knowledge of the chemistry/biochemistry/biology of drug compounds and understanding of the drug development and approval process
- Ability to approach IP creation and protection with a strategic mindset by anticipating future business, competitive, and legal risks and opportunities and offering creative solutions
- Strong advocacy and negotiating skills, including experience in drafting and negotiating IP terms in business transactions
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse technical and cultural backgrounds
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with senior business leaders and other colleagues at all levels of the organization
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks, and to respond effectively to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines