Jobs in Waltham, MA

About the role

The Director, IP position will provide numerous development opportunities and report to and work directly with the Vice President, global Head of Intellectual Property. The primary responsibilities will involve the preparation and prosecution of complex patents while interacting with an impressive team of scientists, engineers, and executives, as well as outside counsel. You will be involved in all aspects of U.S. and ex-US patent prosecution related to Chemistry IP including small molecules, biologics, formulation, and process chemistry.

What you'll bring

• Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant professional experience in biopharmaceutical company, law firm, and/or life sciences industry
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience at a law firm considered ideal, especially in: • Drafting and prosecuting patent applications directly related to the life sciences industry
• IP strategy and/or development and management of patent portfolio
• Conducting prior art database searches for patentability and freedom-to-operate analysis
• Ability to work proactively, both independently and collaboratively, in a multi-disciplinary team environment, and to communicate clearly and effectively
• Self-directed: Ability to work independently and accommodate last-minute requests.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond effectively to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple patent applications simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while providing strong attention to detail
• Strong professionalism and commitment to ethical conduct
• ability to handle confidential and proprietary information using excellent discretion and judgment
• Advanced scientific degree: Ph.D. in the field of Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry preferred, with 8+ years OR MS with additional relevant experience and 12+ years of hand-on experience will also be considered

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