Senior Counsel, Biotech Patents & Biosimilars

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

Job summary

Amgen in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks Senior Counsel in Biotech Patent Law focused on biosimilars. You will develop and implement market access strategies, conduct freedom-to-operate analyses across drug substances, products, formulations, and methods.

You will draft opinions, prosecute patent applications, and advise cross-functional teams on IP strategy. Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally, with remote or hybrid work options.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop global freedom-to-operate strategies for Amgen products.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications and provide patent litigation support.
• Identify relevant patents and analyze third-party patents; draft opinions.
• Counsel internal teams on IP strategies and work with cross-functional groups.
• Travel 10% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Intellectual property

Patent law

Legal drafting

Communication

Client counseling

Team collaboration

Travel availability

Education

J.D. or LL.M.

Job description

Amgen in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks Senior Counsel in Biotech Patent Law focused on biosimilars. You will develop and implement market access strategies, conduct freedom-to-operate analyses across drug substances, products, formulations, and methods.

You will draft opinions, prosecute patent applications, and advise cross-functional teams on IP strategy. Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally, with remote or hybrid work options.