Senior Counsel - Patent Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry

About the Position

Senior Counsel - Patent Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Amgen is seeking a Senior Counsel to develop, implement, and execute global intellectual property strategies for our therapeutic products and product candidates. This role can be remotely located or based in Thousand Oaks, CA; Cambridge, MA; or South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Work with Amgen scientists to identify patentable subject matter
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide
• Conduct prior art searches
• Analyze patents and prepare freedom-to-operate opinions
• Conduct due diligence in support of licensing activities
• Negotiate and draft research agreements
• Provide legal advice and counsel to R&D and business partners on IP-related matters
• Assist with litigation-related matters and challenge/defend patents in PTAB, opposition, and other forums

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 plus (4+) years of experience practicing intellectual property law
  • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

• Preferred Qualifications

  • Ten (10) or more years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law
  • Experience in all aspects of U.S. and foreign intellectual property law relating to biotechnology
  • An advanced degree such as a master’s degree or Ph.D. in organic or medicinal chemistry
  • Excellent analytical, legal drafting, and oral and written communication skills
  • Strong management and leadership skills
  • Ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in U.S. and/or foreign adversarial proceedings (such as patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, and oppositions)

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $250,321.60 - $338,670.40 USD
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• Discretionary annual bonus program or sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible

About the Company

At Amgen, our mission is to serve patients living with serious illnesses. Since 1980, we’ve been at the forefront of biotechnology, pioneering treatments in Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease. Our collaborative, innovative, and science-based culture drives us to make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and the careers of our employees.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and welcome all qualified applicants.

Apply Now

Join Amgen and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Apply today at careers.amgen.com.

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