Senior Patent Agent/Counsel, Oncology IP Team (Large Molecule)

Key Responsibilities Managing docket (Patent Preparation and Prosecution). Driving strategic IP procurement and management of global intellectual property rights for individual large molecule biopharmaceutical candidates and products, including drafting and prosecuting patent portfolios, licensing transactions, due diligence assessments, freedom‑to‑operate, infringement, and validity analyses, and risk evaluation and mitigation strategies. Managing and prosecuting active global dockets, including handling U.S. and foreign patent applications and post‑grant proceedings (e.g., reexamination, reissue, post‑grant review), foreign oppositions and appeals as they may arise. Rendering due‑diligence assessments, freedom‑to‑operate, infringement, and validity analyses, and risk evaluation and mitigation strategies for individual program molecules, technologies, tools, and the like. Identifying and exploiting new strategic opportunities and approaches using deep understanding of patent law and the competitive landscape across Genentech franchises and portfolio. Providing advice and counsel, partnering effectively with stakeholders at all levels and across research, drug development, and commercialization to provide clear strategic business‑enabling strategies. Influencing business leaders as a trusted advisor and thought partner. Deploying in‑depth patent and scientific expertise to educate, guide, and advise scientists and other stakeholders on patent law issues. Maintaining and sharing expertise on legal case law, rules, or regulations before the USPTO and other relevant IP offices. Collaborating, managing, and supporting teams in all IP‑related transactions, adverse proceedings, and litigation activities. Participating in group, department, and cross‑functional projects and initiatives to develop and deploy strategies, processes, operating standards, and/or practices for all aspects of IP portfolios. Building enduring external relationships with outside counsel, third‑party collaborators, and partners. Key Competencies Poise under pressure, solution‑oriented mindset, clear communication at all levels. Effective collaboration across local and global teams and active in‑person presence with IP/Legal and business stakeholders. Curiosity and growth mindset, utilizing available resources and willingness to listen and learn. Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction, strong organizational skills, and prioritization in fast‑paced, global organization. Qualifications and Experience 7+ years of patent attorney/agent experience in life sciences patent prosecution, mainly in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in a pharma/biotech corporate setting and/or representing such clients in a law firm. Admission to practice before USPTO required. For attorneys: a U.S. law degree (J.D.) and a current “good standing” admission to at least one U.S. state bar. Advanced degree in biological sciences (e.g., biochemistry, molecular biology); Ph.D. highly desired. Demonstrated experience and track record in building and leveraging global IP portfolios for large molecule biopharmaceuticals at all stages of prosecution and enforcement. Experience designing and executing complex freedom‑to‑operate analyses across technologies and jurisdictions. Experience developing and communicating actionable risk mitigation strategies. Experience in IP transactions and due diligence is a plus. Experience in adverse IP proceedings, including US litigation, is a plus. Additional experience with small molecule global IP portfolios at all stages of prosecution and enforcement is a plus. Experience in gene therapy, cell therapy, peptides, and RNA therapeutics is a plus. This role is located onsite at Genentech’s South San Francisco, California campus. Remote working arrangement is not available, and relocation benefits are not offered. The expected salary range for this position in California is $215,400 to $400,000 for Sr. Patent Counsel and $188,860 to $350,740 for Sr. Patent Agent. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. Genentech is an equal‑opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of protected veteran status, individuals with disabilities, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing the accommodations form. #J-18808-Ljbffr F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG