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Senior Counsel - Biotech Patent Attorney

United States 270109.00 - 320613.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 13, 2026
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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. In this vital role you will develop, implement, and execute a global intellectual property strategy for protecting Amgen’s therapeutic products and product candidates (e.g., antibodies, dual targeting molecules, antibody-peptide conjugates, antibody-drug and conjugates).

Job Responsibility

  • Develop, implement, and execute a global intellectual property strategy for protecting Amgen’s therapeutic products and product candidates
  • Working closely with Amgen scientists to identify patentable inventions
  • Analyzing patents and preparing freedom-to-operate opinions
  • Drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications worldwide
  • Conducting prior art searches
  • Conducting due diligence in support of licensing activities
  • Drafting and negotiating research agreements
  • Providing legal advice and counsel to R&D and Business partners on a wide range of IP related matters
  • Assisting with litigation-related matters and challenging/defending patents in PTAB proceedings, opposition proceedings, and other forums
  • Work individually, in legal teams, and in cross-functional research and business teams across various geographies

Requirements

  • J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school
  • Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
  • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Four (4) years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law in the biopharma or life sciences space

Nice to have

  • Ten (10) or more years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law focused in the biopharma or life sciences space, including pre-JD experience as a patent agent
  • Experience in all aspects of U.S. and foreign intellectual property law relating to biotechnology at a law firm or biotechnology/pharmaceutical corporation
  • An advanced degree such as a master’s degree or Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or immunology. Or, alternatively, a master’s degree or Ph.D. in organic chemistry coupled with the patent preparation and prosecution experience noted below.
  • Excellent analytic, legal drafting and oral and written communication skills
  • Strong management and leadership skills
  • strong client service focus
  • ability to work independently and in teams
  • ability to work efficiently, to prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with patent preparation and prosecution related to antibodies, multi-specifics, antibody-drug/peptide conjugates, and other therapeutic proteins.
  • Experience with patent preparation and prosecution related to formulations, process development, and manufacturing methods relating to Amgen’s pipeline and in-line products
  • Experience in U.S. and/or foreign adversarial proceedings (such as patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, or oppositions)

What we offer

  • A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
  • A discretionary annual bonus program
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models where possible
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