Director of IP Strategy & Patent Prosecution

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 218,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous parental leave

Job summary

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Director of IP to oversee patent drafting and prosecution across various technologies. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and managing external legal counsel.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and possess extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. A commitment to ethical conduct, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in relevant tools are essential. The position offers a competitive salary along with robust benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD with 8+ years or MS with 12+ years of experience.
• Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Minimum of 8 years in biopharmaceutical company or law firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute complex patents.
• Collaborate with R&D to identify patentable inventions.
• Manage external counsel for patent applications.

Skills

Patent Drafting and Prosecution

IP strategy

Collaboration

Prior Art Searches

Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or related field

MS with relevant experience

Tools

MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

ChemDraw

SciFinder

Job description

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Director of IP to oversee patent drafting and prosecution across various technologies. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and managing external legal counsel.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and possess extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. A commitment to ethical conduct, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in relevant tools are essential. The position offers a competitive salary along with robust benefits.