Director, Legal

Job Description Position Description: Are you interested in the intersection of scientific innovation and property law, especially how to efficiently capture innovation with intellectual property, incentivize continued R&D and drive access to life-saving medicines for patients? If so, the Director, Biologics Patent Attorney role at our Company could be an ideal opportunity for you. In this role, you will work directly with our internal R&D team to identify inventions, conduct patentability assessments, and draft and prosecute patent applications for novel biologics and vaccine inventions. The position will support programs in all phases of development, from discovery through development and commercialization, and allows for the support of programs in diverse areas (including different therapeutic areas and modalities). This role also provides exposure to and interaction with major areas of the business including discovery, development, manufacturing, and supply, regulatory, business development, commercial groups, and other legal functions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Working independently through product development teams to devise a patenting strategy with the goal of building robust portfolios of intellectual property for cutting-edge biopharmaceutical products. Drafting and prosecuting patent applications related to our Company's products, product candidates and platform technologies on a global basis; Working with internal litigation colleagues to support oppositions, or other proceedings related to your supported programs; Working with a large team of in-house U.S. and European patent attorneys, paralegals, legal operations and support staff, and local agents; Conducting freedom to operate analyses for our Company's R&D activities; and Actively supporting various business development activities (e.g., research collaborations and acquisitions), by conducting IP due diligence on assets or technology of interest, counseling the business as to IP expectations, and supporting the drafting and negotiation of related agreements, all while working with a team of scientific, legal and commercial functions. Position Qualifications: Location/Commute: We offer a *Hybrid* work model (combination of 3 days In-office & 2 days offsite/remote). Applicant must have ability to work from our HQ site in Rahway, NJ. Some domestic and international travel may be required. This position cannot be 100% remote. Education Minimum Requirement: Graduate of an accredited US law school A minimum of a bachelor's degree in the biological, pharmaceutical, or chemical sciences from an accredited institution Required Experience and Skills: Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Member in good standing of a Bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia. Five (5) or more years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or corporate setting, drafting and prosecuting biologic/vaccine patent applications (Note: time accrued as a practicing patent agent may be considered) Strong technical background in the biological sciences; and Excellent communication and analytical skills. Experience in counseling clients on intellectual property issues. Experience prioritizing work and leveraging resources to manage a significant workload. Ability to build partnerships and work in cross-functional teams. Ability to communicate competently and confidently with R&D clients, business partners, and senior leaders. Ability to exercise judgment to drive decisions on routine and non-routine matters within areas of practice; and Ability to be proactive and take initiative. Preferred Experience and Skills: Advanced degree (PhD/Masters) in the biological or chemical sciences. Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Expected US salary range: $206,200.00 - $324,600.00 Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here. Job Posting End Date: 01/31/2025 A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID: R331295 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-01