Patent Attorney, Chemistry
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Location:
Massachusetts, MA
Manages Others:
Not Specified
Experience:
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Description
Business Unit: NIBR
Country: USA
Company/Legal Entity: USA Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc., Cambridge, MA
Posting Functional Area: Research
Employment Type: Permanent
This position will manage, direct and leverage designated patent and related intellectual property (IP) activities within NIBR.Primary responsibilities will include:
Identify, draft, file and prosecute patent applications for all inventions arising from NIBR projects: technologies, biological targets, New Chemical Entities, secondary patents (e.g., additional indications, combinations).Take active responsibility for the patent portfolio of all technologies, targets and projects through to NIBR/Pharma transfer.Formulate patent strategies for key NIBR clients, including the Disease Areas, Early Biology Platforms, and Global Discovery Chemistry that secure target and technology Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), enable IP defense(s) and which could contribute to future product protection. Direct outside council prosecution and opinion servicesProactively provide critical IP perspective on key decision-making bodies at NIBR. Provide IP support to Strategic Alliances, including IP strategies leading to transaction opportunities, evaluation of in-licensing opportunities, negotiation support, contract drafting during active transactions; with Head of NIBR IP and Strategic Alliances explore options for development candidates failing to transition into full clinical development or failing prior to Phase III. Define product-supporting strategies with Pharma patent attorneys prior to NIBR/Pharma transfer; support product strategies of GPTs and Business Franchises/Business Units following NIBR/Pharma transfer as needed. Conduct target clearance/patent audits at appropriate stage gate consistent with NIBR Patents guidelines; coordinate with corresponding Pharma attorney.Direct the NIBR IP Search & Analytics team to provide integrated search support NIBR Disease Areas, Biology Platforms, and Global Discovery Chemistry.Persistently partner, challenge and counsel NIBR clients on opportunities to protect their inventions.Maximize effective communication with NIBR scientists and leadership. Timely review of assigned external publication requests.
Requirements
Minimum education: B.A., B.Sc. (or equivalent) , chemistry, biochemistry or equivalent with strong understanding of medicinal chemistry in a biotech/ pharma environment. M.S., Ph.D. or equivalent in organic or medicinal chemistry preferred.J.D. or equivalent; Admission to at least one state bar; and Registered to practice before Patent Office.
Expertise in local patent law; Detailed understanding of global patent systems (including but not limited to US, EP, JP and international systems), patent process, documentation and national and international patent office filing systems.Strong scientific background.Strong customer-service focus to build and sustain good working partnerships with key stakeholders and project teams.Effective analytical, presentation and communication skills.Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.Well-developed research and critical thinking skills, and sound decision-making abilities, with attention to detail to produce consistently accurate work.Strong organization and time management skills with flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness to successfully prioritize and manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.Strong written and spoken communication in English is required. Proficiency in other languages, such as German, a plus.
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