Senior Biotech Patent Counsel – Biosimilars (Remote)

Amgen Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Plan

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel in Biotech Patent Law focusing on biosimilars.

The role involves developing and executing market access strategies, freedom-to-operate analyses, and patent-related litigation support across drug substances, products, formulations, and methods of treatment. The candidate will lead IP strategy, draft opinions, and collaborate with in-house attorneys and cross-functional teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Four years of experience in intellectual property law.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.
• Seven+ years of patent or IP law experience.
• Biotechnology IP experience preferred; science background advantageous.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of intellectual property, including patent identification and prior art searches.
• Develop and implement global freedom-to-operate strategies for Amgen products.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications and provide patent litigation support.
• Counsel on IP strategies across Amgen's business and research activities.
• Work in individuals, in legal teams, and in cross-functional business teams.

Skills

Intellectual property law

Patent prosecution

Legal drafting

Client counseling

Independent and team work

Education

J.D. or LL.M. from an accredited law school

U.S. bar admission / license to practice law

Job description

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel in Biotech Patent Law focusing on biosimilars.

The role involves developing and executing market access strategies, freedom-to-operate analyses, and patent-related litigation support across drug substances, products, formulations, and methods of treatment. The candidate will lead IP strategy, draft opinions, and collaborate with in-house attorneys and cross-functional teams worldwide.