Patent Coordinator

BioSpace; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Patent Coordinator to join their Intellectual Property team. In this role, you will support patent application processes, ensuring meticulous attention to detail while managing multiple projects. This position offers a chance to be part of a collaborative and innovative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of patients. With flexible work models and comprehensive benefits, this is an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to grow in the biotech field.

Benefits

Retirement and savings plans

Group medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonuses

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off policies

Flexible work models

Qualifications

• 2 years of legal experience with an associate's degree or 4 years with a high school diploma.
• Experience in patent prosecution and law firm environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and filing of patent applications.
• Draft correspondence and maintain filing systems.

Skills

Legal experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Proofreading

Education

Associates degree

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas—Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease—we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science-based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lie within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Patent Coordinator

What You Will Do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. Amgen is searching for a Patent Coordinator Biotechnology & Process Development in our Intellectual Property and Litigation group. This role can be based at Amgen's headquarters in Thousand Oaks, California; Amgen's site in Cambridge, Massachusetts; or at Amgen's site in South San Francisco, California. Remote candidates outside a commuting distance from these locations are also considered.

The successful candidate will support the Intellectual Property Law team by assisting with the preparation, filing (including e-filing), prosecution, and maintenance of patent applications both U.S. and Foreign. Responsibilities include preparing interference and opposition files, drafting correspondence, obtaining references, patents, file histories, setting up files and databases, preparing prosecution documents such as IDS, assignments, powers of attorney, and proofreading documents.

Duties may also involve word processing, copying, faxing, scanning, maintaining filing systems (including online systems), running docket reports, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and using online services (document orders, shipping, office supplies). You will review, prioritize, and flag high-priority communications for timely responses, and use internal contacts to provide prompt responses to inquiries from staff at all levels. You will also handle expense reports and maintain retrieval of filed information and correspondence for immediate access.

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The ideal candidate will have these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree and 2 years of Legal experience
• OR High school diploma/GED and 4 years of Legal experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm
• 3+ years of recent patent prosecution experience in a law firm or corporate law department
• Strong computer, word processing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and manage multiple projects
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including with outside counsel
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Resourceful, creative, flexible, and a team player
• Registered Notary Public or willingness to register as one

What You Can Expect From Us

We support your professional and personal growth through comprehensive benefits, competitive salary, and a collaborative culture. Our offerings include:

• Retirement and savings plans with company contributions
• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Discretionary annual bonuses and sales incentives
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off policies
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid options

Apply Now

Join us for a career that defies imagination. Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Apply at careers.amgen.com.

In your application materials, you may redact age-related information. There is no set application deadline; we accept applications until the position is filled.

Amgen is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact us to request accommodations.