Intellectual Property Counsel

The Fountain Group
CA, United States
Full-time

Hello,

My name is Shannon, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Intellectual Property Counsel for a prominent client of ours.

Location : 100% Remote

Duration : 1 year

Hours : 20-40 hours per week

Job Description :

The IP Counsel will be responsible for strategic procurement and management of global intellectual property rights related to large molecule biopharma / biotechnology candidates, including antibodies, gene therapies, and related innovations.

This role focuses on building and managing patent portfolios, performing freedom-to-operate analyses, and developing risk mitigation strategies.

The ideal candidate excels at working independently, has strong organizational skills, and has extensive experience in biopharma IP management.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Oversee the global IP procurement and management for biopharma / biotechnology products, including patent drafting, prosecution, and managing global patent portfolios.
  • Conduct freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity analyses, along with risk assessments and mitigation strategies for various technologies.
  • Design and implement impactful IP portfolios, from invention capture through patent issuance, ensuring strategic protection of innovative biopharma assets.
  • Identify and leverage strategic opportunities based on a deep understanding of patent law, while keeping up with changes in legal regulations across global jurisdictions.
  • Provide expertise on patent law and regulations, particularly in relation to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and other international IP bodies.

Requirements :

  • Proven track record in managing global IP portfolios for large molecule biopharma / biotechnology products.
  • Strong experience conducting freedom-to-operate analyses and developing risk mitigation strategies across various technologies and jurisdictions.
  • Experience with IP transactions and due diligence is preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical / biopharma intellectual property portfolio creation and strategy.
  • Advanced degree relevant to pharmaceutical IP (Ph.D. preferred).
  • JD with admission to at least one U.S. state bar and practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

If you are interested in hearing more about the position please respond to this posting with your resume attached!

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