Senior Biotech Patent Counsel — Hybrid, Global IP Leader

Legend Biotech; New Jersey; Híbrido; USD 168.000 - 221.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Descripción de la vacante

Legend Biotech, a global biotechnology company, seeks a Patent Counsel/Senior Patent Counsel to join our Legal team in a hybrid role based in Philadelphia, PA or Somerset, NJ. You will lead strategic IP initiatives, draft and prosecute global patent portfolios, and partner with business teams on transactions, licensing, and collaborations.

You bring 8+ years in life sciences patent prosecution, USPTO admission, and a JD, with strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to operate

Formación

• Requires biology-related degree with focus on immunology, cell biology or related fields.
• J.D. with USPTO admission required; bar admission in at least one state.
• 8+ years in life sciences patent prosecution in industry or law firm.

Responsabilidades

• Drafting and prosecuting patent portfolios across global jurisdictions.
• Support IP due diligence, risk assessment and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Negotiate IP provisions in collaboration, licensing, and other agreements.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on IP strategy.
• Manage global docket prosecution for U.S. and foreign applications.
• Provide education and guidance on patent law issues to scientists and leaders.

Conocimientos

IP strategy

Patent prosecution

Due diligence

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Educación

Biological sciences degree

J.D. (US)

USPTO admission

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

IP databases

Patent drafting tools

Descripción del empleo

Legend Biotech, a global biotechnology company, seeks a Patent Counsel/Senior Patent Counsel to join our Legal team in a hybrid role based in Philadelphia, PA or Somerset, NJ. You will lead strategic IP initiatives, draft and prosecute global patent portfolios, and partner with business teams on transactions, licensing, and collaborations.

You bring 8+ years in life sciences patent prosecution, USPTO admission, and a JD, with strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to operate