Senior Counsel Biotech Patent Law - Biosimilars

BioSpace; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision

Life and disability

Stock incentives

Bonus program

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen seeks a Senior Counsel Biotech Patent Law - Biosimilars to develop and execute market access strategies for biosimilars and/or innovator molecules, including freedom-to-operate analyses for drug substance, drug product, formulations, processes, and methods of treatment. The role may be remote or hybrid at Thousand Oaks, CA; San Francisco, CA; or Cambridge, MA.

Requires JD/LLM, 4 years IP experience, USPTO registration; 7+ years preferred, biotech background, and strong drafting and

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from an accredited law school with US admission.
• Four years of experience in intellectual property law.
• USPTO registration to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Identify relevant patents and perform prior art searches.
• Develop and implement global freedom-to-operate strategies with in-house attorneys.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications; provide litigation support.
• Advise on IP strategies for Amgen's business and research.
• Work in legal teams and cross-functional business teams.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and globally.

Skills

Intellectual property

Patent prosecution

IP litigation support

Global FTO strategy

Biotechnology law

Education

J.D. or LL.M.

US patent bar (USPTO)

Science undergrad degree

Masters/PhD in a sciences

Job description

Senior Counsel Biotech Patent Law - Biosimilars

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will develop, implement and execute a market access strategy for Amgens biosimilar and/or innovator molecules, including freedom-to-operate analyses for drug substance, drug product, formulations, processes, and methods of treatment.

Key Responsibilities Could Include

• Handling all aspects of intellectual property, especially in identification of relevant patents, conducting searches for prior art, analyzing third party patents, developing persuasive legal arguments, drafting opinions, working with experts, and performing other pre-litigation activities
• Developing and implementing global freedom-to-operate strategies for Amgen products in collaboration with other in-house attorneys
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications and providing patent litigation support
• Developing and counseling others on intellectual property strategies associated with Amgens business and research endeavors
• Working individually, in legal teams, and in cross-functional business teams
• 10% domestic and global travel anticipated.

This role may be remote or may include hybrid work based at one of our sites in Thousand Oaks, CA; San Francisco, CA; or Cambridge, MA. The role requires the ability to work client group hours.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
• AND
• four (4) years of experience practicing intellectual property law
• AND
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law.
• Enthusiasm for joining a cutting-edge biosimilar practice group at a leading biotechnology company.
• Experience in U.S. and/or foreign intellectual property law relating to biotechnology at a law firm or biotechnology/pharmaceutical corporation.
• Experience in U.S. and/or foreign adversarial proceedings (such as patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, or oppositions), including experience developing and implementing a global freedom- to-operate strategy.
• Undergraduate degree in the sciences and a working understanding of molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, structural biology, pharmaceutics, or chemical engineering. Preferably, an advanced degree, such as a Masters or Ph.D., or research experience in one of these areas.
• Excellent judgement, analytical skills, legal drafting and oral and written communication skills.
• Strong management and client counseling skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, navigate through ambiguity, work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet fast-paced deadlines, and manage multifaceted projects in a fast-paced environment.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In Addition To The Base Salary, Amgen Offers a Total Rewards Plan, Based On Eligibility, Comprising Of Health And Welfare Plans For Staff And Eligible Dependents, Financial Plans With Opportunities To Save Towards Retirement Or Other Goals, Work/life Balance, And Career Development Opportunities That May Include

Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Application deadline: Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship: Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.