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Senior Counsel (Immediate Hire)

Scorpion Therapeutics

Senior Patent Counsel (Global Legal Organization) Locations: San Diego, CA; Spring House, PA; Key Responsibilities Draft and prosecute patent applications

Advise business on patent and regulatory exclusivity strategy

Review, draft, and advise IP-related contracts

Partner with litigation department on patent-related litigations and disputes

Key Attributes Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence

Clear communication of complex legal issues

Intellectual curiosity and perseveranceAbility to work across functions, cultures, and time zones (San Diego: frequent early‑morning video conferences, typically starting 7AM)

Degree in molecular biology or related field (graduate MS/PhD preferred)

5+ years drafting and prosecuting biologics (large molecule pharmaceuticals) patent applications

Advantage: patent due diligence/disputes, non‑infringement opinions, regulatory exclusivity strategy, or patent license drafting/counseling

Advantage: IP support for data/software, siRNA, small molecules, or drug/device combinations

Preferred Skills Business agility, collaborating, negotiation, risk management, strategic/tactical planning, dispute resolution, legal documents preparation, technical credibility

Holiday pay 13 days/yr

Bereavement leave 240 hrs (immediate) / 40 hrs (extended)

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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