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Apogee Therapeutics · 1 day ago

Director, Patent Attorney

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$245K/yr - $275K/yr

5+ years exp

Apogee Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing differentiated biologics for treating inflammatory and immunology conditions. They are seeking a Director, Patent Attorney to prepare and prosecute patent applications, conduct patent landscape analyses, and provide patentability guidance within the life sciences domain.

BiotechnologyLife ScienceMedicalTherapeutics

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare and prosecute patent applications, including drafting applications and responses to Office Actions before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Coordinate patent filing and prosecution strategy ex-US (globally) and instruct foreign counsel accordingly

Work alongside scientific and technical colleagues to identify patenting opportunities and convert innovative ideas into patent applications

Conduct patent and patent application landscape analyses and provide guidance to stakeholders

Perform patentability analyses and communicate guidance to stakeholders

Perform freedom-to-operate assessments, identify and investigate any potential risks and assist with any risk-mitigation measures

Communicate patent-related information clearly, concisely and carefully with colleagues across functions

Qualification

Patent prosecutionIntellectual propertyBiotechnology expertisePatent landscape analysisJuris Doctorate (J.D.)Patent attorney registrationCommunication skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detailCreative thinking

Required

An advanced degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering or related field

A Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and membership in a state bar

Registration as a patent attorney with the US Patent & Trademark Office

5+ years of experience as a patent attorney at a law firm or in-house in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry (preferably a combination of both)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment and manage competing priorities

Keen attention to detail

Strong work ethic with the willingness and ability to take initiative and think and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Ability to think creatively and strategically

Ability to collaborate effectively with team members across the organization as well as external counsel

Proficiency with SharePoint, and Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint

Successfully exhibit Apogee's C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless

Position requires up to 10% travel including mandatory in-person attendance at Apogee All Hands meetings typically held twice per year

Benefits

Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits

We provide competitive time off, including three weeks PTO, two one-week company-wide shutdowns a year and dedicated paid sick leave

Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development

Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve

Company

Apogee Therapeutics

Apogee Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that offers therapies for immunological and inflammatory disorders.

Founded in 2022

San Francisco, California, USA

201-500 employees

https://apogeetherapeutics.com/

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