Genentech · 1 week ago
Senior Patent Agent/Counsel, Oncology IP Team (Large Molecule)
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$215K/yr - $308K/yr
7+ years expGenentech’s Intellectual Property team is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel/Agent with large molecule expertise. This role involves managing patent preparation and prosecution, providing strategic advice, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective IP strategies for biopharmaceutical products.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Driving strategic IP procurement and management of global intellectual property rights for individual large molecule (biopharmaceutical) candidates and products, including drafting and prosecuting patent portfolios, licensing transactions, due diligence assessments, freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity analyses, and risk evaluation and mitigation strategies
Managing and prosecuting active global dockets, including handling U.S. and foreign patent applications as well as post-grant proceedings (e.g., reexamination, reissue, post-grant review), including foreign oppositions and appeals, as they may arise
Rendering due diligence assessments, freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity analyses, and risk evaluation and mitigation strategies for individual program molecules, technologies, tools, and the like
Identifying and exploiting new strategic opportunities and approaches by leveraging a deep understanding of patent law and a knowledge of the competitive landscape across the Genentech franchises and portfolio
Partnering effectively with relevant stakeholders at all levels of the global organization and across all phases of research, drug development, and commercialization to provide clear, strategic business enabling strategies
Influencing business leaders as a trusted advisor and thought partner
Deploying in-depth patent and scientific expertise to provide education, guidance, and advice on patent law issues to scientists conducting research and other business stakeholders
Maintaining and sharing expertise and knowledge on legal case law, rules, or regulations before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as well as other relevant jurisdictional IP offices
Partnering in all intellectual property-related transactions, adverse proceedings, and litigation activities related to individual’s program responsibilities
Participating in group, department, and cross-functional projects and initiatives where strategies, processes, operating standards, and/or practices are developed and deployed to ensure highest quality practices and execution for all aspects of IP portfolios in a high performing, agile team setting
Sustainably building enduring, productive external relationships with outside counsel, third-party collaborators, and partners
Ensuring that Genentech remains a great place to practice game-changing IP law, have fun, and make a difference for patients!
Exhibits poise under pressure, solution-oriented mindset, clear communication at all levels of an organization, effective collaboration across local and global teams, and active in-person presence with IP/Legal and business stakeholders
Tackles new challenges with curiosity and a growth-mindset, effectively utilizing available resources, and an enthusiastic willingness to listen and learn from others
Excels in working independently and proactively with minimal direction, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and balance competing projects and responsibilities in a fast-paced global organization
Qualification
Required
7+ years of patent attorney/agent experience in life sciences patent prosecution, with majority of experience in patent application drafting and prosecution in a pharma/biotech corporate setting and/or representing such clients/matters in a law firm
Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required
A U.S. law degree (J.D.) and a current 'good standing' admission to at least one U.S. state bar is required for attorney applicants
An advanced degree in biological sciences such as biochemistry, molecular biology, or other areas relevant to biopharmaceutical IP practice. A Ph.D. is highly desired
Demonstrated experience and track record of success in: Building and leveraging global IP portfolios for large molecule biopharmaceuticals at all stages of prosecution and enforcement; Designing and executing complex freedom-to-operate analyses across different technologies and different jurisdictions; Developing and communicating actionable risk mitigation strategies
Preferred
Experience in IP transactions and due diligence is a plus
Experience in adverse IP proceedings, including but not limited to US litigation, is a plus
Besides large molecule experience, additional experience with small molecule global IP portfolios at all stages of prosecution and enforcement is a plus
Experience in gene therapy, cell therapy, peptides, and RNA therapeutics is a plus
Benefits
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
Company
Genentech
Genentech is a biotechnology research company that specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2009-03-26Acquired
1999-07-20IPO
1976-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Ashley Magargee
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Laird
Vice President, Global MSAT Drug Substance Biologics Technology and Commercial Products Support
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