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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