Biotech Patent Counsel, Biosimilars – Remote/Hybrid

Amgen Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Plan

Stock-based long-term incentives

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen seeks a Senior Counsel – Biotech Patent Law in the U.S. biosimilars practice to develop and execute market access strategies, freedom-to-operate analyses, and global patent strategies for Amgen products.

You will collaborate with in-house attorneys and cross-functional teams, draft opinions, prosecute patent applications, and support litigation while traveling up to 10% domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Four years of experience practicing intellectual property law.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Preferred: 7+ years of experience in patent/IP law.
• Undergrad science background; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of intellectual property, including patent searches, prior art, and drafting opinions.
• Develop and implement global freedom-to-operate strategies for Amgen products.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications and provide patent litigation support.
• Develop and counsel others on intellectual property strategies related to Amgen’s business and research.
• Work individually, in legal teams, and in cross-functional business teams.
• 10% domestic and global travel anticipated.

Skills

Intellectual property law

Legal drafting

Patent strategy

Client counseling

Education

J.D. or LL.M.

Undergraduate science degree

Job description

Amgen seeks a Senior Counsel – Biotech Patent Law in the U.S. biosimilars practice to develop and execute market access strategies, freedom-to-operate analyses, and global patent strategies for Amgen products.

You will collaborate with in-house attorneys and cross-functional teams, draft opinions, prosecute patent applications, and support litigation while traveling up to 10% domestically and internationally as needed.