Senior IP Director, Pharma Patents & Strategy (Hybrid)

Chiesi; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Chiesi USA seeks an experienced US Patent Agent or Attorney to support protection, development, and strategic management of its global IP portfolio. This role blends hands-on US patent prosecution with IP due diligence for licensing, acquisitions, collaborations, and business development.

You will draft and prosecute US patents, manage Office Actions, coordinate with inventors and external counsel, and contribute to global filing strategies. Hybrid Cary, NC with remote options for Eastern Time.

Qualifikationen

• USPTO-registered Patent Agent or Attorney in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of US patent law and pharmaceutical patent practice.
• Demonstrated experience supporting IP due diligence activities for licensing, acquisitions, collaborations, or business development transactions.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Draft and prosecute US patent applications before the USPTO.
• Develop patent filing and claim strategies for pharmaceutical products and technologies.
• Manage Office Actions, examiner interviews, continuations, and divisional applications.
• Coordinate with inventors, scientists, and external counsel.
• Support lifecycle management and portfolio optimization.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen patent protection around pipeline and marketed products.
• Contribute to global patent filing strategies.
• Support patent due diligence for licensing, M&A, partnerships, and external innovation opportunities.
• Assess patent portfolios, prosecution histories, claim scope, and filing strategies.
• Identify IP opportunities, risks, and value drivers associated with potential transactions.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Legal, R&D, and Commercial teams.
• Prepare IP due diligence assessments and portfolio evaluation reports.
• Coordinate with external counsel during transactions and strategic collaborations.
• Monitor competitor patent activity and emerging technology trends.
• Support patent landscape and patentability analyses.
• Contribute to strategic portfolio decisions and external innovation assessments.

Jobbeschreibung

Chiesi USA seeks an experienced US Patent Agent or Attorney to support protection, development, and strategic management of its global IP portfolio. This role blends hands-on US patent prosecution with IP due diligence for licensing, acquisitions, collaborations, and business development.

You will draft and prosecute US patents, manage Office Actions, coordinate with inventors and external counsel, and contribute to global filing strategies. Hybrid Cary, NC with remote options for Eastern Time.