Director, Senior IP counsel

BeOne Medicines Ltd.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BeOne Medicines Ltd. is seeking an experienced IP counsel to join our in-house IP team in California. You will serve as senior IP counsel for biologics, supporting R&D, business development and commercialization of targeted and immuno-oncology therapies.

The role requires a JD from a US law school, USPTO admission and 7+ years in biopharma IP, with a strong focus on patent strategy, regulatory data protection and global portfolio development.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from a US law school and admission to USPTO and at least one state bar.
• Advanced degree in biological sciences; PhD preferred.
• 7+ years of biopharmaceutical IP experience, including biologics, ADCs or cell/gene therapy assets preferred.
• Deep knowledge of US and major markets patent law, regulatory data protection and tech transfer.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong IP portfolio to support R&D, manufacturing and commercialization.
• Advise senior leaders on patent, regulatory data exclusivity, trademark and IP strategy.
• Support corporate and business development, including due diligence and contract drafting.
• Monitor patent trends and case law; advocate on IP policy matters.
• Conduct patent searches, freedom-to-operate analyses, and prior art assessments.
• Review publications and presentations; provide litigation support as needed.

Skills

IP strategy

Patent portfolio management

Regulatory data protection

Drafting patent applications

Need for collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (US)

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.