Flagship Pioneering
IP Counsel, Flagship Portfolio Company
Flagship Pioneering, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
What if…
you could join an organization that creates, resources, and builds life sciences companies that invent breakthrough technologies to transform health care and sustainability? Flagship Pioneering has conceived of and created companies such as Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA), Editas Medicine (NASDAQ: EDIT), Omega Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OMGA), Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MCRB), and Indigo Agriculture. Since Flagship’s founding in 2000, the firm has originated and fostered the development of more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in over $34 billion in aggregate value, 500+ issued patents, and more than 50 clinical trials for novel therapeutic agents. In 2021, Flagship Pioneering was ranked 12th globally on Fortune’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies.We are seeking an experienced and business savvy, creative, hands-on
IP Attorney
or experienced patent agent to build value through developing and executing IP strategies for a Flagship start-up portfolio company. The successful candidate has a demonstrated ability to think strategically and is fluent in multiple scientific and technology areas. This is an extremely interactive role in a unique environment that requires excellent communication skills and the ability to identify and leverage innovations, provide pragmatic and business-savvy advice, build transactional value, manage multiple priorities, and accurately and succinctly identify and communicate decisions and rationales to both scientific and executive teams. The position will interface with both company and Flagship management.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create, execute, and manage a global IP strategy, including developing and growing a worldwide patent portfolio, identifying and mitigating 3rd party IP issues, and efficiently managing outside counsel.Collaborate with corporate and BD teams for partnering, IP due diligence, competitive intelligence, and IP licensing efforts.Provide both general legal IP-focused counsel and education to company scientists and management teams.Support IP and contracting infrastructure and management as needed to manage growth and effect efficiencies.Drive brand protection by working with stakeholders to implement trademark strategy.QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Juris Doctorate (for attorney)Required: graduate science degree (Ph.D. in organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry).Required: At least 10 years of experience in core IP activities (prosecution, opinion work, strategic development, transactional work) related to chemistry/small molecules with good facility for the biological arts.Required: Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.Required: Some transactional experience.Required: Extensive knowledge of patent law and procedure, including international and foreign patent prosecution procedure.Strongly Preferred: In-house IP experience.Preferred: IP litigation experience.PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Flexible, personable team-player, able to think “out-of-the-box”; comfort with a fast-paced, small company environment, early-stage IP building, and helping design experiments to optimally support IP filings.Ability to foster trust and create collaborative relationships with scientists, business partners and management.Ability to distill complexity and communicate decisively with sound judgment, even in ambiguous situations.Proven ability to set and meet ambitious deadlines, handle numerous multifaceted legal issues, and see projects through to conclusion.Strong written and verbal communication skills.At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.
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you could join an organization that creates, resources, and builds life sciences companies that invent breakthrough technologies to transform health care and sustainability? Flagship Pioneering has conceived of and created companies such as Moderna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRNA), Editas Medicine (NASDAQ: EDIT), Omega Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OMGA), Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MCRB), and Indigo Agriculture. Since Flagship’s founding in 2000, the firm has originated and fostered the development of more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in over $34 billion in aggregate value, 500+ issued patents, and more than 50 clinical trials for novel therapeutic agents. In 2021, Flagship Pioneering was ranked 12th globally on Fortune’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies.We are seeking an experienced and business savvy, creative, hands-on
IP Attorney
or experienced patent agent to build value through developing and executing IP strategies for a Flagship start-up portfolio company. The successful candidate has a demonstrated ability to think strategically and is fluent in multiple scientific and technology areas. This is an extremely interactive role in a unique environment that requires excellent communication skills and the ability to identify and leverage innovations, provide pragmatic and business-savvy advice, build transactional value, manage multiple priorities, and accurately and succinctly identify and communicate decisions and rationales to both scientific and executive teams. The position will interface with both company and Flagship management.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create, execute, and manage a global IP strategy, including developing and growing a worldwide patent portfolio, identifying and mitigating 3rd party IP issues, and efficiently managing outside counsel.Collaborate with corporate and BD teams for partnering, IP due diligence, competitive intelligence, and IP licensing efforts.Provide both general legal IP-focused counsel and education to company scientists and management teams.Support IP and contracting infrastructure and management as needed to manage growth and effect efficiencies.Drive brand protection by working with stakeholders to implement trademark strategy.QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Juris Doctorate (for attorney)Required: graduate science degree (Ph.D. in organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry).Required: At least 10 years of experience in core IP activities (prosecution, opinion work, strategic development, transactional work) related to chemistry/small molecules with good facility for the biological arts.Required: Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.Required: Some transactional experience.Required: Extensive knowledge of patent law and procedure, including international and foreign patent prosecution procedure.Strongly Preferred: In-house IP experience.Preferred: IP litigation experience.PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Flexible, personable team-player, able to think “out-of-the-box”; comfort with a fast-paced, small company environment, early-stage IP building, and helping design experiments to optimally support IP filings.Ability to foster trust and create collaborative relationships with scientists, business partners and management.Ability to distill complexity and communicate decisively with sound judgment, even in ambiguous situations.Proven ability to set and meet ambitious deadlines, handle numerous multifaceted legal issues, and see projects through to conclusion.Strong written and verbal communication skills.At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.
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