Director of Patent Strategy — Biotech & Pharma

PTC Therapeutics, Inc; Warren Township (NJ); Híbrido; USD 251.000 - 290.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Travel opportunities

Resumo da vaga

PTC Therapeutics, Inc seeks an experienced Senior Director, Patent Counsel to lead patent preparation and prosecution for global IP needs. You will collaborate with R&D and internal IP teams to shape strategy, ensure regulatory alignment, and guide outside counsel.

The role is hybrid, based in Warren, NJ or Mountain View, CA, with 2-3 days onsite weekly. Requires JD and 8+ years of related IP experience in pharma/biotech, USPTO registration, and strong analytical and collaboration skills.

Qualificações

• JD degree and at least 8 years of related legal experience with 3+ years in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Admission to at least one state bar and USPTO registration.
• Experience preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications.
• Understanding of patents in drug regulatory environments.
• High integrity with discretion and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares and prosecutes patent applications to support R&D goals.
• Manages product-related international patent docket.
• Interacts cross-functionally to gather information for patent filings.
• Performs FTO and portfolio analyses for BD activities.
• Reviews examination communications from US and ex-US offices.
• Provides instructions to external IP counsel and reviews responses.

Conhecimentos

Patent prosecution

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Regulatory understanding

Formação

JD degree

Advanced degree in chemistry/pharmacy/PharmD

Ferramentas

ChemDraw

SharePoint

EFS Web

Adobe

Descrição da vaga

PTC Therapeutics, Inc seeks an experienced Senior Director, Patent Counsel to lead patent preparation and prosecution for global IP needs. You will collaborate with R&D and internal IP teams to shape strategy, ensure regulatory alignment, and guide outside counsel.

The role is hybrid, based in Warren, NJ or Mountain View, CA, with 2-3 days onsite weekly. Requires JD and 8+ years of related IP experience in pharma/biotech, USPTO registration, and strong analytical and collaboration skills.