Intellectual Property Director
Description
Job Summary | ||
The Intellectual Property Director will support an existing fast-paced branded pharmaceutical business. The selected candidate will work closely with R&D and other business units to help build and enforce a strong patent portfolio that reflects business objectives. | ||
Scope of Authority | ||
Domestic and international intellectual property counsel and advice across multiple sites and lines of business. | ||
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Key Accountabilities | ||
Accountability | Responsibilities | % of Time |
Pre-Litigation & Litigation | § Monitor, review and advise internal stakeholders on impact of patent laws/regulations on pharmaceutical products, strategic issues regarding portfolio management and patent prosecution matters § Provide support for patent-related and other IP litigations
| 20% |
Current and Future IP Opportunities | § Manage, prepare and review existing and developing patent prosecution portfolio and manage external patent counsel re same § Define patentable opportunities to build IP portfolio, including preparing new patent applications § Advise R&D on patent and other intellectual property matters, including invention disclosures and filing strategies § Conduct Freedom to Operate and patentability analyses
| 60% |
Other | § Draft and review legal documents related to intellectual property matters. § Advise clients on trademark and copyright matters § Assist in preparation of reviewing and revising contracts, internal policies and protocols, assignments, development/collaboration agreements, licenses, and the like on topics pertinent to intellectual property, including any and all confidential/proprietary information. § Support business development due diligence activities | 20% |
Total | 100% | |
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Qualifications | ||
Education & Experience | ||
§ A minimum of a BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, or related discipline required. § Qualified patent attorney (US, UK or European patent attorney qualifications and member of a national or state bar) § Min. 5 years experience at a law firm and/or in-house, in pharmaceutical and/or biotech patents and IP.
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Knowledge | ||
§ Strong knowledge of principles of Intellectual Property protection and litigation. § Strong knowledge of FDA regulations. | ||
Skills & Abilities | ||
§ Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. § Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations § Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. § Oral Communication - Speaks clearly/persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates substantively in meetings. § Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information. § Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity; open to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. § Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments and confidences; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. § Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market/competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions § Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. § Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. | ||
Physical Requirements | ||
§ Office environment § Travel (approx. 10-20%) | ||