Senior Patent Counsel: Global IP Strategy & Prosecution

Bristol Myers Squibb EU Policy; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 233,000 - 311,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an experienced patent attorney or agent to support internal patent prosecution and strategic IP counsel across the enterprise. The role involves global filing, portfolio management, freedom-to-operate analyses, and collaboration with R&D, regulatory, and business teams.

The position offers opportunities to guide licensing, due diligence, and cross-functional projects from our Princeton, Cambridge, or San Diego facilities, with a focus on protecting BMS innovations in a

Qualifications

• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• J.D. degree and admission to at least one state bar preferred.
• 10+ years of patent law experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences; advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Service-oriented with cross-functional teamwork and risk assessment capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications, including drafting, filing, and responding to office actions globally.
• Provide program counseling to functional areas, aligning with strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement advanced IP strategies to protect innovations and support business goals.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with R&D, regulatory, and commercial teams to meet milestones.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses and advise on patentability and infringement issues.
• Manage patent portfolios, landscape analyses, and develop patent strategies.
• Provide due diligence for business development, evaluating IP portfolios of targets.
• Draft and negotiate license and research collaboration agreements.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel for high-quality, cost-efficient services.
• Engage with business and technical teams to offer IP guidance and support.
• Stay updated on patent laws and regulations and ensure compliance.

Skills

Patent law expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

J.D. degree

USPTO registration or admission to state bar

Bachelor’s in chemistry/biochemistry/pharmaceutical sciences

Advanced degree or research experience preferred

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an experienced patent attorney or agent to support internal patent prosecution and strategic IP counsel across the enterprise. The role involves global filing, portfolio management, freedom-to-operate analyses, and collaboration with R&D, regulatory, and business teams.

The position offers opportunities to guide licensing, due diligence, and cross-functional projects from our Princeton, Cambridge, or San Diego facilities, with a focus on protecting BMS innovations in a