AstraZeneca · 3 weeks ago
Patent Attorney
Gaithersburg, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$174K/yr - $261K/yr
4+ years expAstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to delivering life-changing medicines. The Patent Attorney role involves managing the patent portfolio for assigned projects and collaborating with various teams to implement global IP strategies while addressing legal challenges and opportunities.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Independently manage all aspects of build, maintenance and defense of specific patent portfolios
Actively counsel members of Research & Development organizations to identify new inventions as well as devise and implement strategies for patent protection over extended drug development life cycle
Create and implement global strategic approaches toward building patent portfolios and providing value to business
Prepare and prosecute patent applications (US and ex-US) including effectively managing outside counsel as needed
Manage all aspects of large intellectual property estates in AstraZeneca`s core and opportunistic therapeutic areas
Evaluate and monitor patent portfolios of third parties
Develop and communicate IP guidance to stakeholders across the business, including within R&D, Business Development, commercial, legal
Review and analyze license agreements and other contracts
Provide IP and technical analysis in support of patent litigations
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry or Biochemistry or related scientific field, and JD
Licensed US Attorney or Patent Agent, USPTO Registration Number
At least 4 years relevant experience in life science patent prosecution with global portfolios
Strong core patent prosecution skills and ability to independently manage patent dockets and portfolios
Experience of managing external service providers
High level of professionalism and motivation, ability to work independently
Ability to take initiative to complete tasks and manage risks
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly changing priorities
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective oral and written communication skills
Effective time management skills
Adaptable and versatile learner
Ability to be an enterprise leader for the organization
Preferred
Combined in-house and law firm experience
First-hand experience of IP-related litigation
Benefits
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans
Company
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.26B2024-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.51B
2023-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2023-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Pascal Soriot
Chief Executive Officer
Aradhana Sarin
Group CFO and Executive Director
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