Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel, Patent Attorney

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 238,000 - 398,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director, AGC Patent Attorney to lead the protection of groundbreaking genetic medicines. This role involves managing global patent portfolios and collaborating with top-tier scientists to secure innovations in CRISPR/Cas and other advanced technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in biotechnology patent law, exceptional organizational skills, and a strong ability to communicate complex legal concepts. Join a diverse and inclusive culture that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits, including health programs and equity awards. Take your career to the next level with this exciting opportunity!

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Fitness centers

Equity awards

Annual bonuses

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in patent law with a focus on biotechnology.
• Admitted to practice before the USPTO and licensed in NY.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patent portfolios and manage outside counsel.
• Conduct patent assessments and manage administrative patent actions.

Skills

Patent application preparation

Patent prosecution

Legal research

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Ph.D. in life sciences

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Patent management software

Job description

The Senior Director, AGC Patent Attorney will oversee and manage the company’s intellectual property in the field of genetic medicines. These medicines are designed to alter genomes, enabling gene expression, silencing, or editing, and hold promise for treating a variety of diseases and medical conditions. The role will focus on protecting significant therapeutics in clinical development and innovations in genetic medicine technologies, including CRISPR/Cas genome engineering, anti-sense technologies, antibody-targeted therapeutics, and recombineering technologies.

This role will require 4 days per week onsite at our Global HQ Campus in Tarrytown, NY. This is not available as a fully remote / hybrid work.

A typical day may include:

1. Identify and capture new inventions in CRISPR/Cas genome engineering, anti-sense, antibody-targeted therapeutics, and recombineering technologies.
2. Prepare and manage global patent portfolios for genetic medicines technology platforms.
3. Oversee outside counsel on various projects.
4. Conduct patent landscape, freedom-to-operate, validity, and patentability assessments for Regeneron’s genetic medicines and report findings to senior management.
5. Manage US and foreign administrative patent actions (e.g., post-grant oppositions, third-party submissions, inter partes reviews).
6. Assist in litigation activities as needed.
7. Support due diligence projects, agreements, transactional work, administrative initiatives, and policy questions.

This role may be for you if you have:

1. A progressive career collaborating with top-tier scientists and business units to coordinate patent filings, protect trade secrets, and handle administrative patent actions, including post-grant oppositions in Europe.
2. Significant experience advising on emerging legal issues, staying updated on case law and legislative changes, and contributing to projects that uphold the highest legal and ethical standards.
3. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
4. Ability to handle a large and complex docket with minimal supervision.
5. Exceptional communication skills, including presentation, interpersonal, writing, and conflict resolution.

To be considered for this role you must possess a Ph.D. in life sciences (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, immunology, neuroscience) with significant research experience and a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Admitted to practice before the USPTO and licensed to practice law in at least one state (preferably NY). A minimum of 12 years of experience in patent application preparation and prosecution in the biological arts in a law firm setting with at least seven years of experience in biotechnology patent law in a law firm or corporate law department.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

Salary Range (annually)

$238,400.00 - $397,300.00