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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
Working with Amgen scientists to identify patentable subject matter
Drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications worldwide
Conducting prior art searches
Analyzing patents and preparing freedom-to-operate opinions
Conducting due diligence in support of licensing activities
Negotiating and drafting research agreements
Providing legal advice and counsel to R&D and business partners on a variety of IP related matters
Assisting with litigation-related matters and challenging/defending patents in PTAB, opposition, and other forums
Requirements
J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
Four plus (4+) years of experience practicing intellectual property law
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Nice to have
Ten (10) or more years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law
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 organic or medicinal chemistry
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 work efficiently, to prioritize workflow, to meet demanding deadlines, and to manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment
Experience in U.S. and/or foreign adversarial proceedings (such as patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, and 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, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan