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Senior Patent Counsel/ Patent Agent, Innovation Law

$257.03k - $311.46k

Bristol Myers Squibb

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an experienced patent attorney or agent to provide strategic intellectual property counsel across the enterprise. The role focuses on patent prosecution, portfolio management, freedom-to-operate analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to support business development and innovation protection.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and prosecute patent applications globally, including drafting, filing, and managing office action responses
  • Provide strategic IP counseling to multiple functional areas and business stakeholders
  • Develop and implement IP strategies to protect innovations and support business goals
  • Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses and provide guidance on patentability and infringement
  • Support business development due diligence by evaluating IP portfolios of potential partners and acquisition targets

Requirements

  • Registered to practice before the USPTO
  • 10+ years patent law experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
  • J.D. degree and state bar admission preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences
  • Advanced degree or scientific research experience preferred
  • Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong integrity and ability to assess business risk and legal issues

Compensation: $233,670 - $311,462 depending on location (Princeton, NJ; Cambridge, MA; or San Diego, CA)

Vacancy posted 12 days ago
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