Senior Counsel, Head of IP Policy & Advocacy Job at Amgen

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Job Responsibility

Set and execute a cohesive IP policy strategy that safeguards Amgen’s intellectual assets, supports long-term scientific investment, and promotes balanced systems that foster both innovation and patient access worldwide
Shape external narratives around intellectual property rights, rebut misinformation that threatens innovation incentives and the integrity of the IP system, identify new IP policy risks and opportunities, and advise Amgen’s senior leadership team
Serve as Amgen’s IP policy advocate with policymakers, regulators, and other key external stakeholders
Actively engage with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s leadership team, Congress, trade associations, academic experts, and think tanks to influence legislation, rulemaking, and guidance affecting intellectual property rights
Coordinate amicus efforts in support of significant patent litigation efforts
Serve as a speaker or panelist at trade organization meetings
Facilitate the writing and publication of papers advocating our positions
Drive cross-functional and cross-regional coordination on advocacy efforts, support responsible collaborations and licensing, and promote education and alignment on IP policy issues
Lead our IP Policy Team (a diverse group of IP attorneys with expertise in areas including patent prosecution, patent litigation, biosimilars, trademarks, and AI)
Work closely with Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, Commercial, Litigation, and other colleagues to identify and manage IP policy risks and opportunities across jurisdictions and to keep senior leaders and business partners informed of relevant developments

Requirements

J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
Four (4) years of experience practicing Intellectual Property law

Nice to have

Ten (10) or more years of experience practicing Intellectual Property law
Background in patent prosecution or patent litigation with connecting IP policy work
Involvement in trade organizations and/or patent associations
Excellent analytic, legal drafting and oral and written communication skills
Strong management and leadership skills as well as a strong client service focus and the ability to work independently and in teams
Ability to think creatively and devise practical solutions to challenging problems
Ability to work efficiently, to prioritize workflow, to meet demanding deadlines, and to manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment

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, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible

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