Patent Counsel

Patent Counsel - Innovation Law Location Princeton, NJ; Cambridge, MA; San Diego, CA. Position Summary Seeking an experienced patent attorney to join BMS at headquarters (Princeton, NJ) or research centers (Cambridge, MA; San Diego, CA). Provide strategic counsel to key stakeholders across multiple functional areas, including internal preparation and prosecution of patents, freedom to operate, business development diligence, and client counseling. Key Responsibilities Prepare and prosecute patent applications (drafting, filing, and global responses to office actions). Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses; advise on patentability and infringement. Manage patent portfolios (patent landscape analyses and patent strategy development). Provide IP due diligence support for business development (evaluate IP portfolios of partners and acquisition targets). Draft and negotiate license and research collaboration agreements. Manage outside counsel relationships to ensure quality and cost-effective legal services. Provide IP-related guidance and support to business and technical teams. Stay current on patent laws/regulations and ensure legal compliance. Qualifications Registered to practice before the USPTO. J.D. degree. 7–10 years of patent law experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences; advanced degree and/or scientific research experience preferred. Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. Service-oriented; able to work in cross-functional teams and drive results. High integrity and judgment; ability to recognize and assess business risk and communicate legal issues to stakeholders. Benefits (as listed) Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision) Wellbeing support programs (BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, EAP) Financial wellbeing/protection (401(k), short-/long-term disability, life/accident insurance, supplemental health, business travel protection, personal liability, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support) Paid Time Off (flexible time off; holiday details vary by employee category/location) #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics