Patent Counsel, Pharma IP Strategy & Prosecution

Bristol Myers Squibb; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 209,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

11 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an experienced patent attorney or agent to support internal patent preparation and prosecution, provide strategic IP counsel, and collaborate across functions. The role may involve global filings, due diligence, and business development support.

Ideal candidates have USPTO registration, 7–10 years in pharma/biotech patent law, and strong analytical and communication skills. Flexible location with multi-center collaboration is possible.

Qualifications

• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• J.D. degree is preferred, but not required.
• 7–10 years of patent law experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences. An advanced degree and/or scientific research experience is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Service-oriented focus with the ability to work as part of cross-functional teams and drive results.
• Highest integrity, excellent judgment, and the ability to proactively recognize and effectively assess business risk and communicate legal issues to patent, legal, and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications, including drafting, filing, and managing responses to office actions on a global level.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses and provide strategic counsel on patentability and infringement issues.
• Manage patent portfolios, including conducting patent landscape analyses and developing patent strategies to protect BMS's innovations.
• Provide due diligence support for business development activities, including evaluating IP portfolios of potential partners and acquisition targets.
• Draft and negotiate license and research collaboration agreements.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel to ensure high-quality and cost-effective legal services.
• Regularly engage with business and technical teams to provide IP-related guidance and support.
• Stay updated on changes in patent laws and regulations and ensure compliance with all relevant legal requirements.

Skills

USPTO registration

Patent law experience

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Judgment and integrity

Education

J.D. degree

Chemistry/Biochemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences degree

Advanced degree

Scientific research experience

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an experienced patent attorney or agent to support internal patent preparation and prosecution, provide strategic IP counsel, and collaborate across functions. The role may involve global filings, due diligence, and business development support.

Ideal candidates have USPTO registration, 7–10 years in pharma/biotech patent law, and strong analytical and communication skills. Flexible location with multi-center collaboration is possible.