Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Lead, Patent Agent Cambridge, MA
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States,
Amylyx was started in 2013 by two Brown University students who had an ambitious goal: to improve the lives of people with neurodegenerative diseases by addressing the root cause.Today, Amylyx is a pharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that is dedicated to the discovery and development of potential treatments for diseases including Wolfram syndrome, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). At Amylyx, we’re bringing together talented people like you who are guided by our values to be Audacious, Curious, Authentic, Engaging and Accountable. Our mission would not be possible without each individual perspective within our team. It's a culture that uses unconventional thinking for unsolved problems.Rediscover your purpose and reimagine your career at a company whose founders, mission, and culture are unlike any other in life sciences—in all the best ways.THE OPPORTUNITY
The Lead, Patent Agent will have a critical role in building and maintaining Amylyx’s global patent portfolio toward protecting its pipeline. Joining a collaborative and talented legal team and reporting to the Head, Intellectual Property, the position will conduct day-to-day patent prosecution activities and assist in managing an active docket of patent families. The role will collaborate cross functionally, including with clinical, R&D, and business development teams to develop and execute Amylyx’s patent strategy.THE RESPONSIBILITIES
Draft and prosecute patent applications and manage day-to-day patent prosecution activities and deadlines, including drafting office action responses, formal documents, and other filings.Partner with external patent counsel toward cost-effective management of global patent prosecution activities in strategic alignment with business priorities and goals.Proactively track R&D, clinical, and manufacturing activities toward invention harvesting and developing patent strategy to protect Amylyx technology.Proactively track and review publication activity and public disclosures to ensure alignment with patent strategy.Perform patentability, freedom-to-operate, and patent due diligence analyses.Develop and implement internal processes toward cost-effective management of global patent portfolio.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a registered patent agent in good standing with United States Patent and Trademark Office.Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or other life-science related field, or M.S. with relevant technical life-science industry experience.5+ years patent prosecution experience with significant expertise in drafting and prosecuting patents related to small-molecule pharmaceuticals.Expertise in conducting patentability and patent freedom-to-operate searches and analyses on small molecule therapeutics.Effective and proactive communicator.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Practiced patent prosecution in both law-firm and in-house settings.Experience in drafting and prosecuting patents related to antisense therapeutics.Experience in patent prosecution of clinical stage pharmaceuticals.Experience in EP patent prosecution and opposition practice.WORK LOCATION AND CONDITIONS
This is a remote-friendly role, but you must reside and work within the United States, and in a state where Amylyx currently does business, to be considered. Any change in your remote location must be approved by Amylyx.You will be required to follow Amylyx’s Remote Work Policy which includes:traveling to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year and attending other company-related events as necessary and requested, which may include travel by air, driving, or public transportation.working in a setting that meets all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to communicate via video conference, etc.) at your remote location.Information security protocols and steps to maintain confidentiality of Amylyx information, technology, and materials.Amylyx is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical matters), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Accommodations are available for candidates who require them in our selection process. If you need an accommodation, please let your Amylyx Talent Acquisition contact know.
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The Lead, Patent Agent will have a critical role in building and maintaining Amylyx’s global patent portfolio toward protecting its pipeline. Joining a collaborative and talented legal team and reporting to the Head, Intellectual Property, the position will conduct day-to-day patent prosecution activities and assist in managing an active docket of patent families. The role will collaborate cross functionally, including with clinical, R&D, and business development teams to develop and execute Amylyx’s patent strategy.THE RESPONSIBILITIES
Draft and prosecute patent applications and manage day-to-day patent prosecution activities and deadlines, including drafting office action responses, formal documents, and other filings.Partner with external patent counsel toward cost-effective management of global patent prosecution activities in strategic alignment with business priorities and goals.Proactively track R&D, clinical, and manufacturing activities toward invention harvesting and developing patent strategy to protect Amylyx technology.Proactively track and review publication activity and public disclosures to ensure alignment with patent strategy.Perform patentability, freedom-to-operate, and patent due diligence analyses.Develop and implement internal processes toward cost-effective management of global patent portfolio.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a registered patent agent in good standing with United States Patent and Trademark Office.Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or other life-science related field, or M.S. with relevant technical life-science industry experience.5+ years patent prosecution experience with significant expertise in drafting and prosecuting patents related to small-molecule pharmaceuticals.Expertise in conducting patentability and patent freedom-to-operate searches and analyses on small molecule therapeutics.Effective and proactive communicator.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Practiced patent prosecution in both law-firm and in-house settings.Experience in drafting and prosecuting patents related to antisense therapeutics.Experience in patent prosecution of clinical stage pharmaceuticals.Experience in EP patent prosecution and opposition practice.WORK LOCATION AND CONDITIONS
This is a remote-friendly role, but you must reside and work within the United States, and in a state where Amylyx currently does business, to be considered. Any change in your remote location must be approved by Amylyx.You will be required to follow Amylyx’s Remote Work Policy which includes:traveling to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year and attending other company-related events as necessary and requested, which may include travel by air, driving, or public transportation.working in a setting that meets all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to communicate via video conference, etc.) at your remote location.Information security protocols and steps to maintain confidentiality of Amylyx information, technology, and materials.Amylyx is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical matters), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Accommodations are available for candidates who require them in our selection process. If you need an accommodation, please let your Amylyx Talent Acquisition contact know.
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