Senior Patent Counsel, Chemistry/Biologics

Senior Patent Counsel, Chemistry/Biologics
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

As a Senior Patent Counsel you will develop and implement comprehensive patent portfolio strategies across Gilead's therapeutic areas and various therapeutic modalities, including small molecule and biologic therapeutics. As a member of Gilead's patent prosecution team, you will work collaboratively on cross-functional research teams to advance research and clinical candidates through the drug development process. You will advise research teams and management regarding risks and opportunities related to Gilead's intellectual property.

Specific Responsibilities and Skills

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience with global patent prosecution and patent application drafting, preferably in the fields of organic chemistry, protein biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology. The ideal candidate will also have some experience performing landscape and FTO analysis. Proven ability to handle either small molecule or large molecule patent application drafting or prosecution is required. The ability to handle drafting or prosecution across different therapeutic modalities is a plus. Experience with IP transactions is also a plus. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate initiative and sound judgment and to have a service-oriented focus. The ability to proactively identify IP-related issues potentially impacting the business and to work cross-functionally to devise and communicate clear advice is essential.

The successful candidate will be a part of the product attorney group and will report to a senior member of the patent prosecution team. Responsibilities include:

• Oversee and develop patent portfolios to protect Gilead's product pipeline with a focus on small molecule or biologic therapeutics.
  
• Draft and prosecute patent applications (US and foreign patent offices).
  
• Effectively manage activities of outside counsel.
  
• Counsel non-legal colleagues regarding patent strategy and identification of patentable inventions.
  
• Counsel regarding freedom-to-operate and patent landscape searches and analyses.
  
• Review and assist in the drafting and negotiation of nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of intellectual property.
  
• Review proposed publications regarding Gilead's research programs for potential IP issues.
  
• Provide support for corporate development activities, including licensing and acquisitions.
  
• Prepare and conduct presentations to a variety of audiences on IP topics.
  
• Assist with procuring and/or advising on regulatory exclusivities and data protection.
  

Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related sciences, advanced degree a plus.
Admission to practice before the USPTO.
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission before a state bar.
6 + years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a law firm or in-house.
Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries preferred.
Experience with freedom to operate and patent landscape analysis.
Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Must have strong client service orientation.
Must have strong commitment to integrity, teamwork, excellence, inclusion, and accountability.



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