Senior Counsel – Biotech Patent Law - Biosimilars

About the Position

Senior Counsel – Biotech Patent Law - Biosimilars

Amgen is seeking a Senior Counsel specializing in Biotech Patent Law with a focus on biosimilars. This role is pivotal in developing and implementing market access strategies for Amgen’s biosimilar and innovator molecules. Join our team to contribute to our mission of serving patients living with serious illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute market access strategies for Amgen’s biosimilar and/or innovator molecules.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses for drug substance, drug product, formulations, processes, and methods of treatment.
• Handle all aspects of intellectual property, including identification of relevant patents, conducting searches for prior art, analyzing third-party patents, developing persuasive legal arguments, drafting opinions, working with experts, and performing other pre-litigation activities.
• Develop and implement global freedom-to-operate strategies for Amgen products in collaboration with other in-house attorneys.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications and provide patent litigation support.
• Develop and counsel others on intellectual property strategies associated with Amgen’s business and research endeavors.
• Work individually, in legal teams, and in cross-functional business teams.
• Anticipated 10% domestic and global travel.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications:

  • J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Four (4) years of experience practicing intellectual property law.
  • Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law.
  • Experience in U.S. and/or foreign intellectual property law relating to biotechnology at a law firm or biotechnology/pharmaceutical corporation.
  • Experience in U.S. and/or foreign adversarial proceedings (such as patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, or oppositions), including experience developing and implementing a global freedom-to-operate strategy.
  • Undergraduate degree in the sciences and a working understanding of molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, structural biology, pharmaceutics, or chemical engineering. Preferably, an advanced degree, such as a Master’s or Ph.D., or research experience in one of these areas.
  • Excellent judgement, analytical skills, legal drafting, and oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong management and client counseling skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in teams, navigate through ambiguity, work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet fast-paced deadlines, and manage multifaceted projects in a fast-paced environment.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $250,321.60 - $338,670.40 USD.
• 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.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models where possible.

About the Company

At Amgen, 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

Application Information

Location: United States - Remote

Work Location Type: Remote

Date Posted: Oct. 13, 2026

Category: Law/Legal

Employment Type: Full time

Apply Now

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

Note: Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.