AstraZeneca
Patent Attorney, Biologics
AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883
Are you ready to turn ideas into reality? We seek an experienced Patent Attorney to bridge the gap between science and legal practice. As a global business IP advisor, you will manage patent portfolios for assigned projects and products, staying abreast of emerging legal and pharma developments. Your key objectives will be to identify and manage all associated IP risks, communicating them to IP, legal and business teams. You will also craft strategies for filing, prosecution, maintenance and defense of patents in your portfolio against third-party challenges. Managing external spend to meet budget targets will also be part of your role.
The position will be located in our Gaithersburg, MD head office.
Accountabilities:Your responsibilities will include independently managing all aspects of building, maintaining, and defending specific patent portfolios. You will actively counsel members of Research & Development organizations to identify new inventions and devise strategies for patent protection over extended drug development life cycle. You will also prepare and prosecute patent applications (US and ex-US), effectively managing outside counsel as needed. Leading all aspects of large intellectual property estates in AstraZeneca's core and opportunistic therapeutic areas will be part of your role. You will also evaluate and monitor patent portfolios of third parties, develop and communicate IP guidance to stakeholders across the business, review and analyze license agreements and other contracts, and provide IP and technical analysis in support of patent litigations.
Essential Skills/Experience:Licensed US Attorney with USPTO Registration Number for US considerationPh.D. or equivalent, and/or several years of laboratory experience in relevant scientific area, biology/biochemistry preferredStrong core biologics/antibody patent prosecution skills and ability to independently lead patent dockets and portfolios in multiple markets and jurisdictions
Desirable Skills/Experience:5 years of proven experience in life science patent prosecution with global portfoliosCombined in-house and law firm experience preferredExperience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industryExperience managing external service providersFirst-hand experience of IP-related litigationHigh level of professionalism, integrity and motivation; ability to work independentlyAbility to take initiative to complete tasks and manage risksAbility to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly evolving prioritiesOutstanding organizational skills and attention to detailEffective oral and written communication skillsEffective time management skillsAdaptable and versatile learnerAbility to be an enterprise leader for the organization
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work from the office an average of 3 days per week. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Why AstraZeneca?Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to serve patients better every day. The fuel behind our evolving, rapidly growing enterprise, we're here to help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients' lives. Integrated and closely aligned with the whole enterprise, we offer our expertise and leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate AstraZeneca's evolution. We do all of it strategically, looking ahead to the new challenges we'll face and improving how the enterprise operates today. This is the place to build an outstanding reputation, with countless opportunities available. And, as you take your career in new directions and to even greater heights, you'll be rewarded for your successes.
Ready to fuel a growth mindset through diversity? Apply now!
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The position will be located in our Gaithersburg, MD head office.
Accountabilities:Your responsibilities will include independently managing all aspects of building, maintaining, and defending specific patent portfolios. You will actively counsel members of Research & Development organizations to identify new inventions and devise strategies for patent protection over extended drug development life cycle. You will also prepare and prosecute patent applications (US and ex-US), effectively managing outside counsel as needed. Leading all aspects of large intellectual property estates in AstraZeneca's core and opportunistic therapeutic areas will be part of your role. You will also evaluate and monitor patent portfolios of third parties, develop and communicate IP guidance to stakeholders across the business, review and analyze license agreements and other contracts, and provide IP and technical analysis in support of patent litigations.
Essential Skills/Experience:Licensed US Attorney with USPTO Registration Number for US considerationPh.D. or equivalent, and/or several years of laboratory experience in relevant scientific area, biology/biochemistry preferredStrong core biologics/antibody patent prosecution skills and ability to independently lead patent dockets and portfolios in multiple markets and jurisdictions
Desirable Skills/Experience:5 years of proven experience in life science patent prosecution with global portfoliosCombined in-house and law firm experience preferredExperience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industryExperience managing external service providersFirst-hand experience of IP-related litigationHigh level of professionalism, integrity and motivation; ability to work independentlyAbility to take initiative to complete tasks and manage risksAbility to manage multiple tasks and projects with rapidly evolving prioritiesOutstanding organizational skills and attention to detailEffective oral and written communication skillsEffective time management skillsAdaptable and versatile learnerAbility to be an enterprise leader for the organization
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work from the office an average of 3 days per week. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Why AstraZeneca?Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to serve patients better every day. The fuel behind our evolving, rapidly growing enterprise, we're here to help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients' lives. Integrated and closely aligned with the whole enterprise, we offer our expertise and leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate AstraZeneca's evolution. We do all of it strategically, looking ahead to the new challenges we'll face and improving how the enterprise operates today. This is the place to build an outstanding reputation, with countless opportunities available. And, as you take your career in new directions and to even greater heights, you'll be rewarded for your successes.
Ready to fuel a growth mindset through diversity? Apply now!
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