AskBio Inc. · 22 hours ago
VP, Intellectual Property & Patent Counsel
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expAskBio Inc. is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life-saving medicines and changing lives. The Vice President, Intellectual Property & Patent Counsel will be responsible for the strategic direction and management of the company’s global intellectual property portfolio, partnering with scientific leadership and overseeing patent development, prosecution, and defense.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Define, implement, and oversee the Company’s global intellectual property strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and parent company best practices
Partner with R&D, Business Development, and senior leadership to anticipate future needs and secure the Company’s competitive position
Serve as the primary advisor to the executive team and Board on intellectual property matters, including risk assessment and strategic opportunities
Oversee enforcement, monitoring, and defense of the Company’s patents against third-party infringement
Ensure Company inventions are captured, protected, and optimized in alignment with global business strategies
Direct patent counsel in drafting, filing, and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications
Lead monitoring and analysis of competitor patents, publications, and infringement litigations worldwide
Develop invalidity and non-infringement strategies to mitigate competitive threats and guide business decisions
Provide high-level freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses and counsel leadership on potential risks
Partner with Bayer IP and legal teams to harmonize patent filing strategies, operational processes, and data management systems
Drive adoption of Bayer best practices and ensure consistent reporting, governance, and compliance across entities
Lead IP due diligence for acquisitions, collaborations, licensing, and partnerships
Oversee negotiation of IP-related agreements, ensuring the Company’s interests are fully protected and strategically positioned
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Minimum 12 years of experience in intellectual property law, with a strong track record in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector
Proven experience managing global IP portfolios and advising executive leadership teams
Demonstrated executive leadership in setting and executing IP strategy in alignment with corporate goals
Exceptional judgment in navigating complex IP, litigation, and transactional issues
Strong ability to influence, align, and build consensus across scientific, business, and legal functions
Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal issues to diverse audiences including executive leadership and the Board
Proven experience managing outside counsel and large budgets effectively
Strong operational management skills, with the ability to implement scalable processes and leverage parent company best practices
High degree of integrity, professional ethics, and resilience under pressure
Preferred
Ph.D. in a biological sciences discipline
Prior experience leading integration or alignment with a parent or partner company
Company
AskBio Inc.
AskBio Inc., a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life-saving medicines and changing lives.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$241.76MKey Investors
Scottish Enterprise
2020-10-26Acquired
2020-09-02Grant· $2.66M
2019-04-11Private Equity· $235M
Leadership Team
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Samuel Hopkins
Sr. Vice President, Therapeutics
Mansuo L Shannon
Board Member
Recent News
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2026-01-16
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