Senior IP Strategy Counsel - In-House (Hybrid)

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks an in-house Associate General Counsel for the IP Strategy group. The role supports AbbVie's pharmaceutical products with a hybrid schedule (on-site 3+ days/week) in North Chicago, IL, South San Francisco, CA or Waltham, MA.

You will develop and implement intellectual property strategies, work with scientists, draft and prosecute patents worldwide, and advise cross-functional teams on IP matters.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school and USPTO registration.
• 10+ years of patent law experience in-house or at a law firm.
• Experience with small molecules and/or biologics in pharma patent prosecution.
• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IP strategies for AbbVie's products and product candidates.
• Collaborate with scientists and outside counsel to draft, file, and prosecute patents worldwide.
• Provide legal advice to cross-functional R&D and business teams on IP matters.
• Challenge and defend patents in post-grant proceedings and manage complex projects to meet deadlines.
• Lead, mentor, and collaborate with junior IP professionals.

Skills

Legal IP strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

People management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks an in-house Associate General Counsel for the IP Strategy group. The role supports AbbVie's pharmaceutical products with a hybrid schedule (on-site 3+ days/week) in North Chicago, IL, South San Francisco, CA or Waltham, MA.

You will develop and implement intellectual property strategies, work with scientists, draft and prosecute patents worldwide, and advise cross-functional teams on IP matters.