Patent Counsel/Sr. Patent Counsel/Agent/Sr. Patent Agent, Large Molecule Oncology

Job description

·  Job facts

Position Scope and Key Responsibilities:

Genentech's Intellectual Property team is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and collaborative patent attorney/agent who enjoys challenges and is an innovative thought leader whose passion lies in creating & leveraging game-changing IP strategies to support our mission of doing now what patients need next . As an IP team member, this individual will push the boundaries of what is possible in a fast-moving, highly competitive industry while working with talented attorneys, patent agents, and staff across a dynamic & diverse global organization. This position will be located on our South San Francisco campus.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Providing Advice & Counsel:

·  Providing clear, informed and sophisticated counseling to clients within Research & Early Development (gRED), Product Development (PD), Manufacturing (PT), Pharma Partnering and other functional areas through all phases of patient-focused drug research, development, and commercialization
·  Developing in-depth expertise in particular areas of large molecule drug discovery and development while providing guidance on patent law issues to scientists conducting research and other business stakeholders
·  Rendering legal opinions and providing guidance concerning issues of patentability, validity, and freedom-to-operate
·  Conducting due diligence investigations and analyses of in-house and partnered programs (including freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses)

Managing Docket (patent preparation and prosecution):

·  Prepare, file and prosecute patent applications with a primary focus on the protection of inventions and patent prosecution relating to large molecule therapeutics
·  Manage and prosecute a substantial and active global docket, including handling U.S. and foreign patent applications as well as post-grant proceedings (e.g., reexamination, reissue, post-grant review), including foreign oppositions and appeals, as they may arise

Collaborating, Managing, & Supporting Teams:

·  Provide IP support for partnering and other agreements (e.g., major licensing agreements, research collaborations, MTAs, CDAs)
·  Support intellectual property-related transactional and litigation work
·  At times, direct and manage outside counsel, including overseeing budget as appropriate
·  Collaborate with colleagues around the globe on IP matters and as part of cross-functional teams

Qualifications:

Ideal Experience/Education:

·  Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required
·  An advanced degree in a biological science is required; Ph.D. preferred
·  A United States law degree (J.D.) is preferred
·  3+ years of patent attorney/agent experience in active large molecule/life sciences patent prosecution; 50% or more in patent application drafting and prosecution in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical corporate setting and/or representing such clients in a law firm
·  Experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical company is a plus
·  Experience with adverse proceedings (e.g., USPTO adverse proceedings, EPO adverse proceedings, U.S. litigation) is a plus
·  Agreement and transactional experience is a plus

Critical Competencies:

Strategic Large Molecule Patent Expert: In a high-stakes, dynamic, and global patent environment, you will inspire confidence by:

·  Driving strategic IP procurement and management of global intellectual property rights including drafting & prosecuting patent portfolios, licensing transactions, due diligence assessments, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses, and risk evaluation and mitigation strategies
·  Prosecuting active and complex patent portfolios for therapeutic products in development as well as commercial products
·  Maintaining strong knowledge of legal case law, rules and regulations before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office as well as other jurisdictional IP offices
·  Communicating collaboratively by:
·  Engaging in clear communication, both oral and written, to all levels of the organization with a willingness to listen & learn from others
·  Demonstrating excellent judgment, pragmatism, and negotiation skills
·  Engaging and influencing business leaders as a trusted advisor and thought partner

Adaptive and Results-Oriented Performer: The successful candidate enjoys work in a fast-paced, diverse, fun & global environment and has demonstrated experience and a track record of success in:

·  Building & leveraging global IP portfolios
·  Balancing competing priorities
·  Working effectively in global and cross-functional teams as well as independently
·  Managing external relationships, e.g., with outside counsel and collaborators

·  Who we are

A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer & other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech where we believe that our employees are our most important asset & are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.