Sr. Manager, Patents

This is a new Patent Attorney or Patent Agent position within a team of seven senior patent professionals which will report to one of the professionals. The vacancy is in the biotechnology/molecular biology area including vaccine and antibody technologies. Experience with diagnostics is a plus . It is not necessary to have worked in animal health. Working closely with present team members, the candidate will manage a global patent portfolio encompassing a wide range of potential activities including contributing to patent filing strategies that support Zoetis' research pipeline. The candidate is expected to be registered to practice before the USPTO. Experience with Appeals in U.S. and Oppositions/Appeals overseas is a plus. Outline of Responsibilities: Create value by identifying and protecting Zoetis intellectual property, particularly patentable subject matter and trade secrets. Work with Zoetis scientists and engineers to draft and prosecute patent applications, manage a global patent portfolio and (working with team members) contribute to the patent strategy for research and development in biotechnology. Work with outside patent counsel to support the global patent portfolio, for example, by preparing, filing, and prosecuting cases and/or obtaining legal advice. Identify and monitor relevant third-party patents, assist in evaluating said patents and advising on the risk to the business, assist in and/or implementing appropriate actions to ensure freedom to operate, for example, filing by third party observations, oppositions and the like. Provide analysis and advice to Zoetis business development or external innovation teams regarding licensing or acquisition opportunities. Maintain awareness of patent case law and patent practice issues in order to disseminate to the patent team, the legal department and other parts of the business as necessary. Review scientific disclosure requests (manuscripts, posters, presentations) to ensure compliance with internal policies Travel to Zoetis research facilities to meet with scientists on a regular basis. Qualifications (Training, Education, & Prior Experience): Required Qualifications: A bachelors' degree in the pharmaceutical, chemical or biochemical sciences from an accredited institution Admitted to practice for 3 -5 years in front of the USPTO Relevant experience in biotechnological patent practice, including drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications in the relevant field Optional Qualifications: Advanced degree in a biochemistry related field, preferably with antibody and vaccine patenting experience U.S. Law Degree (Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school) Expected Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Excellent writing skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address issues beyond those raised Excellent client management skills and the ability to deal confidently with the client and legal function colleagues Full time Regular Colleague Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueserviceszoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.