Senior IP Counsel — Medicinal Chemistry (Remote)

Amgen; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 339,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. (IR) seeks a Senior Counsel - Patent Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry to develop and execute global IP strategies for Amgen’s therapeutics and product candidates, including small molecules and peptides.

You will work with cross-functional teams across geographies to protect and monetize innovations. The role involves drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications, performing prior art searches, and providing freedom-to-operate opinions, due diligence for licensing, and

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from an accredited law school and USPTO registration.
• 4+ years of experience in intellectual property law.
• Admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications worldwide.
• Conducting prior art searches and freedom-to-operate opinions.
• Conducting due diligence in support of licensing activities.
• Negotiating and drafting research agreements.
• Providing legal advice to R&D and business partners on IP matters.
• Assisting with litigation-related matters and patent challenges.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

J.D./LL.M. degree

Job description

Amgen Inc. (IR) seeks a Senior Counsel - Patent Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry to develop and execute global IP strategies for Amgen’s therapeutics and product candidates, including small molecules and peptides.

You will work with cross-functional teams across geographies to protect and monetize innovations. The role involves drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications, performing prior art searches, and providing freedom-to-operate opinions, due diligence for licensing, and