Director, Senior IP counsel

BeOne Medicines Ltd.; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BeOne Medicines Ltd. in Emeryville, CA, seeks an experienced IP counsel to join our in-house IP team as a senior IP counsel in Biologics IP, supporting R&D, business development and commercialization efforts.

The role focuses on building a strong patent portfolio for biologics, advising senior leaders on IP strategy, due diligence and licensing, and providing litigation support when needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from a US law school; admitted to USPTO and at least one state bar.
• Advanced degree in biological sciences; PhD preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant biopharma IP practice experience.
• Deep understanding of global biotech patent law and regulatory data protection.
• Experience with ADC and cell/gene therapy assets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong IP portfolio for biologics R&D, manufacturing and commercialization.
• Advise senior leaders on patent, regulatory data exclusivity, trademark and other IP issues.
• Support due diligence, contract drafting and alliance management in BD collaborations.
• Monitor patent trends and adjust IP strategy across US and major markets.
• Conduct patent searches, prior art, FTO analyses and landscape assessments.
• Review publications and presentations; provide litigation support as needed.

Skills

IP portfolio development

Patent drafting

Due diligence

Contract drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (US law school)

Biological sciences PhD preferred

Job description

General Description:

BeOne Medicines is a rapidly growing, global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology drugs for the treatment of cancer. Likewise, BeOne Medicines’ Legal and Compliance is building a team based on excellence, collaboration, and ongoing development to support BeOne Medicines’ mission.

We are seeking an experienced IP counsel to join our growing in-house IP legal team to serve as a senior IP counsel in our Biologics IP team and support BeOne Medicines’ R&D, business development, and commercialization efforts as we further our vision to develop and commercialize molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology cancer therapeutics.

Responsibilities:

• Primarily focuses on building and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio to support the Company’s R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts on biologics products.
• Serve as a strategic partner for the Company’s senior leaders in discovery, research, manufacturing, and development on patent, regulatory data exclusivity, trademark, and other intellectual property issues.
• Support corporate development, business development and research collaborations, including due diligence assessments, advise on contract drafting and negotiation, and alliance management.
• Monitor patent trends and case law developments in the US and major markets and adjust IP strategies; advocate positions important to BeOne Medicines in matters concerning IP government and regulatory policy.
• Conduct patent and prior art search, competitive landscape analysis, patentability, and freedom to operate analysis.
• Review draft publications and presentations.
• Provide litigation support, including validity and non-infringement analysis.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no managerial responsibilities.

Education Required:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to USPTO, and at least one state bar
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in biopharmaceutical intellectual property practice.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to USPTO, and at least one state bar.
• Advanced degree in biological sciences, Ph.D. preferred
• At least 7 years or relevant experience in biopharmaceutical intellectual property practice.
• Deep understanding of global biopharmaceutical patent law, regulatory data protection, regulations and best practices in the US and other major markets.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and strong understanding of drug discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of biologics, small molecule and other types of drugs

• Experience and skill at drafting patent applications and responses to patent office actions, and proven track record of patent portfolio development.
• Experience developing IP portfolios for ADC and/or cell and gene therapy assets preferred.
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate, as well as to work independently, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to understand complicated laws and regulations and translate them into practical, business-oriented legal counsel.
• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information, and to exercise discretion and judgment.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and be reliable and responsive.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to accept new responsibilities as needed.

Travel:

Up to 5%

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.