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Patent Counsel/Sr. Patent Counsel/Agent/Sr. Patent Agent, Protein Engineering & Technology Platform Team

  • San Francisco (City and County of San Francisco)
  • Marketing

Job description



·  Job facts

Genentech's Intellectual Property team is seeking a dynamic, creative and collaborative patent attorney/agent who enjoys thinking and acting outside the box to create innovative, game-changing IP strategies to support our mission of doing now what patients need next . As an IP team member, this individual is courageous, proactive, and passionate in protecting groundbreaking innovation supporting large molecule therapeutics and antibody engineering platforms. You will be working with scientists, attorneys, patent agents, and staff across a dynamic and diverse global organization pushing the boundaries of what is possible in a highly competitive industry. This position will be located in our South San Francisco campus and will report to the lead of our Protein Engineering and Technology Platform team.

Position Scope and Key Responsibilities:

Providing Advice & Counsel:

·  Providing proactive and strategic IP counseling to stakeholders 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 technology and business strategy expertise to inform various IP initiatives and underlying business decision-making processes.
·  Rendering due diligence assessments, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses, and risk evaluation and mitigation strategies

Patent preparation and prosecution:

·  Prepare, file and prosecute patent applications with a primary focus on the protection of inventions relating to large molecule therapeutics and antibody platforms.
·  Manage and prosecute a 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 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

Requirements:

·  Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
·  3+ years of experience identifying, filing, and prosecuting global patent portfolios relating to large molecule, antibody, antibody engineering or related life sciences inventions
·  An advanced degree in a biological science; Ph.D. preferred
·  Solid knowledge of global intellectual property laws and practices
·  If J.D., then admission to a U.S. State bar or the District of Columbia bar
·  Experience serving as a strategic legal advisor in a corporation 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 Patent Advisor: In a high-stakes, dynamic, and global patent environment, you will inspire confidence by:

·  Driving strategic, innovative 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, antibodies, antibody engineering and related technologies
·  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:

·  Working independently and proactively with minimal direction
·  Building strong, collaborative relationships with scientists, stakeholders and IP team members to proactively identify and execute creative legal solutions
·  Displaying strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to prioritize projects and meet aggressive deadlines
·  Balancing competing priorities
·  Managing external relationships, e.g., with outside counsel and collaborators
·  Efficiently and effectively communicating, advising and working with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including speaking up when issues are identified
·  Cultivating a culture that reflects a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and community

·  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.

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