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Innovent Biologics · 3 weeks ago

Director of Intellectual Property

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Innovent Biologics is a company focused on advancing research and innovation in the biotechnology sector. The Director of Intellectual Property will lead IP support for research projects, manage patent strategies, and negotiate licensing agreements while collaborating with various internal teams to protect innovations.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee patent prosecution activities, including drafting, filing, and managing patent applications

Collaborate with R&D teams to identify patentable inventions and ensure robust protection

Deliver freedom-to-operate (FTO), patent validity, and infringement analysis to inform decision-making across research, development and commercial projects

Develop, implement, and oversee global IP strategy for Fortvita and Innovent research projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives

Monitor and manage the lifecycle of patents to optimize portfolio value

Negotiate, draft, and review licensing agreements, collaboration agreements, and other related commercial contracts

Work with internal stakeholders to ensure agreements align with Innovent IP and business strategies

Advise on IP ownership, rights, and obligations arising from agreements

Closely collaborate with other IP team members to develop process and guidance to manage IP risks

Conduct IP due diligence for in-license and out-license deals

Develop and enforce IP-related policies, processes, and compliance programs

Lead and manage IP disputes, including infringement litigation, oppositions, and other proceedings

Collaborate with external counsel to achieve favorable outcomes in disputes

Support pre-litigation risk assessments

Partner with R&D, legal, commercial, and regulatory teams to align IP protection with product development and market strategies

Support business development efforts, including drafting and negotiating IP-related terms in licensing and partnership agreements

Qualification

J.D.USPTO registrationPatent lawIntellectual property lawLife sciences degreeGlobal patent portfolio managementLicensing agreementsEntrepreneurial mindsetChinese (Mandarin)CommunicationStrategic thinkerCollaborative mindsetWritten communication

Required

J.D. and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (active and in good standing)

USPTO registration and eligibility to practice patent law

Advanced scientific degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in life sciences, such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field

At least 5 years of intellectual property law experience combined experience in top-tier law firms and in-house legal roles, with a focus on life sciences or biotechnology sectors

Proven track record in advising IP risks in deals, for example at least independently supported 2-3 deals (including in-license, out-license or collaboration)

Strong global perspective, with experience of managing patent portfolios across the U.S., EU, China and Japan

Experience of managing trademark support is a plus

Excellent organizational communication and coordination skills

Strategic and pragmatic thinker with hands-on execution ability in fast paced organization

Collaborative, agile and comfortable working cross-functionally in a diver culture

Entrepreneurial and creative mindset with flexibility to pivot quickly as business needs evolve

In depth knowledge of global drug research and development

Excellent written and oral communication skills — able to translate complex IP concepts for diverse stakeholders