Remote Senior Counsel, Biotech Patent & Biosimilars

Amgen; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and savings plan

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Annual bonus program

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel – Biotech Patent Law focused on biosimilars to lead IP strategies and freedom-to-operate analyses for biotech products. The role involves drafting, prosecuting patents, and supporting litigation in a fast-paced environment.

The position may be remote or hybrid from Thousand Oaks, CA, or other Amgen sites. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in IP law with a strong background in biotechnology and global patent matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4+ years of intellectual property law experience and USPTO registration.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of intellectual property, including patent searches, prior art, and drafting opinions.
• Develop and implement global freedom-to-operate strategies for Amgen products.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications and provide patent litigation support.
• Advise on IP strategies related to Amgen’s business and research.
• Collaborate with in-house attorneys and cross-functional teams; travel up to 10%.

Skills

Patent law

Biotechnology

Legal drafting

IP strategy

Education

J.D. or LL.M. in law

Job description

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel – Biotech Patent Law focused on biosimilars to lead IP strategies and freedom-to-operate analyses for biotech products. The role involves drafting, prosecuting patents, and supporting litigation in a fast-paced environment.

The position may be remote or hybrid from Thousand Oaks, CA, or other Amgen sites. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in IP law with a strong background in biotechnology and global patent matters.