Senior Patent Prosecution Counsel – Pharma/Neuroscience

ABBVIE; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 346,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an in-house Associate General Counsel for the Patent Prosecution group, based in North Chicago, Waltham, MA, or other listed locations with a hybrid model (on site 3+ days/week). The role focuses on developing and implementing intellectual property strategies for AbbVie’s products and candidates, especially in neuroscience.

The candidate will draft and prosecute patents worldwide, advise cross-functional teams, and lead complex IP projects, requiring a JD and 8+ years of patent

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school and USPTO registration.
• 8+ years of experience practicing patent law in-house or at a firm.
• Technical background in pharmaceutical patent prosecution (molecules/biologics).
• Experience with India, China, and emerging markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maximize AbbVie’s competitive position through IP strategies.
• Provide legal counsel to R&D and business teams on IP matters.
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide; manage outside counsel.
• Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, and post-grant proceedings.
• Conduct prior art searches and due diligence to support business development.

Skills

Legal analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

JD degree

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an in-house Associate General Counsel for the Patent Prosecution group, based in North Chicago, Waltham, MA, or other listed locations with a hybrid model (on site 3+ days/week). The role focuses on developing and implementing intellectual property strategies for AbbVie’s products and candidates, especially in neuroscience.

The candidate will draft and prosecute patents worldwide, advise cross-functional teams, and lead complex IP projects, requiring a JD and 8+ years of patent