Patent Coordinator

Amgen; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Patent Coordinator to join their Intellectual Property team. This pivotal role involves supporting the preparation and maintenance of patent applications, ensuring timely communication and document management. You will thrive in a collaborative environment that values innovation and professional growth while making a significant impact on patients' lives. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong legal experience, and are eager to contribute to groundbreaking work in biotechnology, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to transforming lives through science and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Retirement and Savings Plan

Flexible work models

Discretionary annual bonus program

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal experience or 4+ years with a high school diploma.
• Strong computer skills with attention to detail and project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and filing of patent applications.
• Maintain filing systems and manage high priority communications.

Skills

Legal experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Word processing

Proofreading

Education

Associates degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Online filing systems

Document management software

Job description

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 lay 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. Also considering remote workers outside a commuting distance from the listed locations.

The successful candidate will provide support to 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. Candidate may: prepare interference and opposition files, draft correspondence, obtain references, patents, file histories, set-up files and databases, prepare prosecution documents such as IDS, assignments, powers of attorney, and proofread documents.

Duties may include word processing, copying, faxing, scanning, maintaining filing systems (including online filing systems), running docket reports, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and utilizing online services (document orders, shipping, office supplies, etc.). Review, prioritize and flag high priority communications (emails and documentation) for timely and appropriate response. Use internal contacts to provide prompt responses to inquiries from staff at all levels of the various organizations impacted by the client. Timely preparation and processing of expense reports and maintenance and retrieval of filed information and correspondence to ensure immediate access to information.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates degree and 2 years of Legal experience
• 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
• Candidate should have strong computer, word processing and proofreading skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and manage several projects simultaneously
• Exceptional communication skills oral and written, including ability to effectively communicate with outside counsel
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• Resourceful, creative, flexible and team player
• Registered Notary Public or willingness to register as Notary Public

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now for a career that defies imagination. Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.