Essential Functions:

• Draft, prosecute, and manage U.S. and foreign patent portfolios related to small molecules and biologicals.
• Provide strategic counseling on all aspects of patent law, e.g., portfolio exclusivity positions and drafting of freedom to operate and patent invalidity and non-infringement opinions.
• Participate in and support patent litigations concerning small molecule and biologics (including ANDA litigations).
• Work closely with clients to identify and protect new intellectual property, and counsel and educate client’s scientists and product development/business development teams on intellectual property matters.

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Required:

• U.S. attorney with a minimum of 4 years of patent experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech/life science field.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  Advanced degree in chemistry, biology, immunology, or biochemistry or substantial R&D experience is preferred. However, a bachelor’s degree with additional experience as a practicing patent attorney would be considered.
• Experience as an in-house lawyer in small molecule chemistry is considered a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. This is an extremely interactive role that requires excellent communication skills and the ability to both address complex IP issues and succinctly identify and communicate decisions to a team.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and prosecuting pharmaceutical patent applications globally, as well as in conducting freedom to operate and patent invalidity and non-infringement analyses.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to distill complexity and to communicate decisively with sound judgment.