Director, Intellectual Property
$245,000–$270,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Manage prosecution of a portfolio of patents and trademarks in the U.S. and globally, including patent term extensions and SPCs. Provide legal support for negotiating, drafting, and reviewing licensing, co-promotion, co-development, and clinical trial collaboration agreements. Collaborate with development teams to monitor research findings, manage disclosures, and ensure timely filing of patent applications. Support pipeline and marketed products by processing patent term extensions, Orange Book listings, and regulatory exclusivity claims. Conduct freedom-to-operate, patentability, and infringement/validity analyses. Monitor legal developments and provide updates to the Executive Leadership Team. Develop IP policy, procedures, and training programs. Work on-site Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in New York City.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years relevant experience
- JD with admission to practice in at least one state bar
- Scientific degree relevant to the life sciences industry
- Registration to practice before the USPTO
- Ability to work on site Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
- Strong experience supporting small-molecule pharmaceutical or biotechnology products
Desired Qualifications
- Ph.D./MS a strong plus
- Drafting patent applications covering inventions such as composition-of-matter, formulations, polymorphs, salts, dosing regimens, and method-of-treatments
- Prior law firm and in-house experience at pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology company
- Comfort working on cross-functional projects with scientific, clinical, and regulatory colleagues
- Strong communications skills
- Strong understanding of U.S. and preferably foreign patent systems, including patent filing and prosecution processes
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