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Executive Director, Head of Biologics IP

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 2010H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

153 days ago

Salary

$255.2K - $335.2K / year

Professional Certificate15 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Lead an IP team in the US and China primarily focused on biologics portfolio to build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio to support the Company’s R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts. • Serve as a strategic partner and IP thought leader for the Company’s senior leaders in discovery, research, manufacturing, and development on patent, regulatory data exclusivity, trademark, and other intellectual property issues. • Support corporate development, business development and research collaborations, including due diligence assessments, advise on contract drafting and negotiation, and alliance management. • Monitor patent trends and case law developments in the US and major markets and adjust IP strategies; advocate positions important to BeOne Medicines in matters concerning IP government and regulatory policy. • Conduct patent and prior art search, competitive landscape analysis, patentability, and freedom to operate analysis. • Review draft publications and presentations. • Provide litigation support, including validity and non-infringement analysis.

Job Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to USPTO, and at least one state bar.
Advanced degree in biological sciences, Ph.D. preferred
At least 15 years or relevant experience in biopharmaceutical intellectual property practice with at least 7 years of in-house experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
Supervisory experience preferred, including leading and managing IP attorneys and professionals.
Deep understanding of global biopharmaceutical patent law, regulatory data protection, regulations and best practices in the US and other major markets.
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and strong understanding of drug discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of biologics, small molecule and other types of drugs.
Experience and skill at drafting patent applications and responses to patent office actions, and proven track record of patent portfolio development.
A demonstrated ability to collaborate, as well as to work independently, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism.
Ability to understand complicated laws and regulations and translate them into practical, business-oriented legal counsel.
Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information, and to exercise discretion and judgment.
Self-motivated, able to work independently and be reliable and responsive.
Ability to be flexible and willing to accept new responsibilities as needed.