Regeneron · 14 hours ago
Director, Patent Attorney
Tarrytown, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$205K/yr - $342K/yr
5+ years expRegeneron is a leading biotechnology company focused on developing and managing valuable intellectual property related to manufacturing. The Director, Patent Attorney will provide legal counsel on patent activities, collaborate with scientists and manufacturing leaders, and oversee patent filings and protection strategies.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Identifying, capturing and prosecuting new inventions relating to manufacturing and bioprocessing; Preparing and prosecuting global patent applications relating to all aspects of manufacturing & bioprocessing including cell development, cell culture, purification, assay development, formulation, packaging and delivery; Leading outside counsel on various projects as appropriate
Conducting patent landscape overviews, freedom-to-operate analyses, validity assessments and patentability assessments in relation to Regeneron pipeline products, and presenting the results and analyses to senior members of the Law Department and senior management
Leading US and foreign administrative patent actions (e.g., oppositions, third party observations, inter partes reviews, etc.)
Assisting in litigation activities as needed
Supporting due diligence projects, agreements and other transactional work, administrative initiatives, and policy questions
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in the life sciences (e.g., biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or related fields) is required
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice before the USPTO
Licensed to practice law in at least one state (member of the NY bar or eligible for in-house licensure in NY)
5-10 years of proven experience in a law firm setting (with or without corporate law department experience) preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the biological arts
Experience advising on emerging legal issues, including monitoring and reviewing case law and legislative developments
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to run multiple projects against competing priorities
Ability to handle a large and sophisticated docket with minimal direction
Exceptional communication skills, including presentation, interpersonal, writing and conflict resolution
Benefits
Health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance)
Fitness centers
401(k) company match
Family support benefits
Equity awards
Annual bonuses
Paid time off
Paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave)
Company
Regeneron
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.93MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
2024-07-11Post Ipo Equity· $2.03M
2023-10-18Post Ipo Equity· $5M
2016-08-22Post Ipo Equity· $8.9M
Leadership Team
Aris Baras
Senior Vice President, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, General Manager, Regeneron Genetics Center
Bari Kowal
Senior Vice President, Head Development Operations & Portfolio Management
Recent News
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