Senior Biologics IP Counsel

BeOne Medicines Ltd.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BeOne Medicines Ltd. is seeking an experienced IP counsel to join our in-house IP team in California. You will serve as senior IP counsel for biologics, supporting R&D, business development and commercialization of targeted and immuno-oncology therapies.

The role requires a JD from a US law school, USPTO admission and 7+ years in biopharma IP, with a strong focus on patent strategy, regulatory data protection and global portfolio development.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from a US law school and admission to USPTO and at least one state bar.
• Advanced degree in biological sciences; PhD preferred.
• 7+ years of biopharmaceutical IP experience, including biologics, ADCs or cell/gene therapy assets preferred.
• Deep knowledge of US and major markets patent law, regulatory data protection and tech transfer.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong IP portfolio to support R&D, manufacturing and commercialization.
• Advise senior leaders on patent, regulatory data exclusivity, trademark and IP strategy.
• Support corporate and business development, including due diligence and contract drafting.
• Monitor patent trends and case law; advocate on IP policy matters.
• Conduct patent searches, freedom-to-operate analyses, and prior art assessments.
• Review publications and presentations; provide litigation support as needed.

Skills

IP strategy

Patent portfolio management

Regulatory data protection

Drafting patent applications

Need for collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (US)

Biological sciences PhD preferred

Job description

BeOne Medicines Ltd. is seeking an experienced IP counsel to join our in-house IP team in California. You will serve as senior IP counsel for biologics, supporting R&D, business development and commercialization of targeted and immuno-oncology therapies.

The role requires a JD from a US law school, USPTO admission and 7+ years in biopharma IP, with a strong focus on patent strategy, regulatory data protection and global portfolio development.