Hybrid IP Strategy AGC - Pharma & Biotech

AbbVie Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an in-house Associate General Counsel for the IP Strategy group, part of the Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal team. This role supports AbbVie's pharmaceutical products and will be based in North Chicago, IL, South San Francisco, CA, or Waltham, MA with a hybrid work model (on site 3+ days/week).

You will develop and implement intellectual property strategies for AbbVie's products and product candidates, working individually and in cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school and bar admission enabling in-house practice.
• 10+ years of patent law experience at a law firm and/or life sciences company.
• Experience with U.S. and foreign patent prosecution; patent litigation a plus.
• Technical background in pharmaceutical patent prosecution, e.g. small molecules or biologics.
• Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Generate and implement IP strategies across therapeutic areas and technologies.
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide with outside counsel.
• Collaborate with scientists to maximize AbbVie's IP position.
• Provide legal advice to cross-functional R&D and business teams.
• Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, and post-grant proceedings.

Skills

Patent law

Legal counsel

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

JD degree

Bar admission

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an in-house Associate General Counsel for the IP Strategy group, part of the Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal team. This role supports AbbVie's pharmaceutical products and will be based in North Chicago, IL, South San Francisco, CA, or Waltham, MA with a hybrid work model (on site 3+ days/week).

You will develop and implement intellectual property strategies for AbbVie's products and product candidates, working individually and in cross-functional teams