Director IP Litigation

Merck seeks an experienced IP litigation attorney to join its legal team managing global enforcement and freedom-to-operate matters. This director-level role involves setting litigation strategy, managing outside counsel, and advising senior leadership on complex intellectual property disputes in the pharmaceutical sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy for pre-litigation, litigation, and high-risk IP matters for senior leadership
• Direct outside counsel on IP litigation cases from inception through resolution, including dispute resolution strategy
• Investigate factual issues related to IP litigation in coordination with business units
• Conduct risk assessments and determine appropriate resolution approaches for legal matters
• Establish and manage litigation budgets while working with outside counsel to control costs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific discipline from accredited institution
• Juris Doctor from accredited law school
• Five or more years legal experience in firm or corporate pharmaceutical setting with IP litigation experience
• Bar admission in good standing in at least one state or District of Columbia
• Advanced degree in biological or chemical sciences preferred
• Registration to practice before USPTO preferred
• Superior legal analysis, writing, and communication skills with demonstrated litigation management expertise

Compensation: $210,400–$331,100 base salary