Amgen

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Senior Counsel – Patent Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry

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Location

California + 1 more

Posted

48 days ago

Salary

$270.1K - $320.6K / year

Seniority

Senior

Professional Certificate4 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• develop, implement, and execute global intellectual property strategies for Amgen’s therapeutic products and product candidates • Work with Amgen scientists to identify patentable subject matter • Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide • Conduct prior art searches • Analyze patents and prepare freedom-to-operate opinions • Conduct due diligence in support of licensing activities • Negotiate and draft research agreements • Provide legal advice and counsel to R&D and business partners on a variety of IP related matters • Assist with litigation-related matters and challenging/defending patents in PTAB, opposition, and other forums.

Job Requirements

J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
Four plus (4+) years of experience practicing intellectual property law
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Ten (10) or more years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law (preferred)
Experience in all aspects of U.S. and foreign intellectual property law relating to biotechnology at a law firm or biotechnology/pharmaceutical corporation (preferred)
An advanced degree such as a master’s degree or Ph.D. in organic or medicinal chemistry (preferred)
Excellent analytic, legal drafting and oral and written communication skills
Strong management and leadership skills as well as a strong client service focus and the ability to work independently and in teams
Ability to work efficiently, to prioritize workflow, to meet demanding deadlines, and to manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment
Experience in U.S. and/or foreign adversarial proceedings (such as patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, and oppositions)

Benefits

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
group medical, dental and vision coverage
life and disability insurance
flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible.