Senior Counsel - Patent Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Senior Counsel position focused on developing and executing global intellectual property strategies for therapeutic products and candidates in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry. Will work across R&D and business teams to manage patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate analysis, licensing activities, and IP-related litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Identify patentable subject matter and work with Amgen scientists on IP strategy
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications globally; conduct prior art searches
• Analyze patents and prepare freedom-to-operate opinions for various products
• Conduct due diligence and negotiate research and licensing agreements
• Assist with litigation-related matters and PTAB/opposition proceedings

Requirements

• J.D. or LL.M. from accredited law school with U.S. bar admission
• Four or more years practicing intellectual property law
• Registration to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in organic or medicinal chemistry preferred
• Experience with biotechnology/pharmaceutical IP law at law firm or corporation preferred
• Experience in adversarial proceedings such as patent litigation and Inter Partes Reviews preferred