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AstraZeneca · 1 day ago

Senior Patent Attorney

Gaithersburg, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$174K/yr - $261K/yr

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Senior Patent Attorney to manage and prosecute an IP portfolio related to assigned client areas. The role involves providing IP advice, establishing IP strategies, and managing external service providers while effectively communicating with R&D clients.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Independently draft and prosecute a IP portfolio (either patents, or trademarks and other non-patent IP, as appropriate) relating to an assigned client area

Provide IP advice to the assigned clients reflecting R&D objectives, and identify and address IP opportunities and risks

Establish and implement IP strategies for the assigned area

Communicate effectively with R&D clients on IP matters

Operate effectively within global IP teams on AZ IP operational or strategic IP issues

Work on IP diligence and other activities in support of SPBD opportunities

Manage external service providers effectively

In Patents, act as an attorney of record for US or EP prosecution

Qualification

Full legal qualificationIP/TM experienceStrategic thinkingPharmaceutical industry experienceManaging external providersCommunication skills

Required

Full relevant legal qualification

Strategic thinking

Extensive experience of IP/TM in multiple markets and jurisdictions

Strong written and spoken communication skills in English

Preferred

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Experience managing external service providers

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus opportunity

Equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)

Retirement contribution (hourly roles)

Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)

Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid leaves

Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999