Senior Director, Associate General Counsel-Head of Patent Litigation

The PeterSan Group and PeterSan Legal Staffing; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 243,000 - 381,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in the Bay Area seeks an experienced Senior Director, Associate General Counsel to lead their Patent Litigation function. This senior executive role involves shaping global IP litigation strategy in an innovative, science-led environment. Candidates must possess extensive litigation experience and hold a valid JD with U.S. bar admission.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of litigation experience, including expertise in life sciences patent litigation.
• Experience in managing litigation portfolios and advising senior leadership.
• Deep experience with BPCIA biosimilars.

Responsibilities

• Lead global patent litigation strategy and manage a team of attorneys.
• Oversee complex IP litigation, advising on risks and strategies.
• Manage external counsel and litigation budgets.

Skills

Litigation Management

Complex IP Litigation

Team Management

Education

JD and U.S. bar admission

Undergraduate or advanced degree in biology or chemistry

Job description

Senior Director, Associate General Counsel-Head of Patent Litigation

Senior Director, Associate General Counsel-Head of Patent Litigation

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Our client, a leading biotech company based in the Bay Area, is seeking an experienced legal executive to head its Patent Litigation function. This is a rare opportunity to shape global IP litigation strategy in a cutting-edge, science-driven environment.

What You'll Do:

• Lead global patent litigation strategy and manage a team of attorneys.
• Oversee complex IP litigation, including Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA biosimilar matters.
• Advise senior leadership on litigation risks and strategies.
• Manage external counsel and litigation budgets.

What You Bring:

• 12+ years of litigation experience, including deep expertise in managing complex life sciences patent litigation.
• JD and U.S. bar admission in good standing.
• BPCIA biosimilars experience, ideally both in court and at the PTAB
• Demonstrated success managing complex litigation portfolios.
• Experience in team and litigation management.
• Experience working in or advising global teams and navigating matrixed environments.

Preferred: Undergraduate degree or advanced degree in biology or chemistry.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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