Director, Patent Attorney - Portfolio Development
- Employer
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Location
- Tarrytown, New York
- Start date
- Oct 28, 2024
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- Discipline
- Regulatory, Legal/Compliance
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
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- Pharm Country, Best Places to Work
Job Details
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Director Patent Attorney to develop global IP strategies around key molecules, platforms and other technologies to ensure Regenerons long-term competitive advantage. This unique in-house opportunity will be part of a high-performing team of IP practitioners devoted to protecting Regenerons innovations derived from Regenerons cutting-edge science and numerous collaborations, including over 75 collaboration agreements executed in the past 5 years.
The patent attorney will enable key synergistic collaborations and acquisitions by providing IP transactional and due diligence support in close partnership with colleagues in the R&D, clinical, regulatory, legal, business and alliance management departments at Regeneron. This role will also advise on emerging legal issues, including monitoring and reviewing case law and legislative developments, and is expected to contribute to administrative and legal projects intended to develop an IP Department displaying the highest legal and ethical standards.
As a Director, Patent Attorney - Portfolio Development a typical day may include:
- Conducting strategic IP due diligence, including analyzing Regenerons IP portfolio as well as the portfolios of our competitors and potential collaborators;
- Identifying opportunities for expanding Regenerons IP position and working with members of various business, legal, scientific, alliance and administrative groups within Regeneron to take advantage of such opportunities;
- Providing IP transactional support for a wide variety of business transactions, including research collaboration and licensing agreements, clinical agreements, master services agreements, clinical trial agreements, MTAs, consulting agreements, vendor agreements, and confidentiality agreements;
- Monitoring internal and external developments around key molecules, platforms and other technologies to provide IP strategic support for early-stage collaborations after execution;
- Providing support for strategic brand protection, including trademark and domain names, and copyright issues; and
- Managing the use of outside legal counsel and internal resources, as may be necessary, to fulfill the aforementioned responsibilities.
This role may be for you if you have:
- Ability to understand complex biological technologies and associated legal issues.
- Exceptional communication skills, including presentation, interpersonal, writing and conflict resolution.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to independently oversee legal matters, manage the use of outside legal counsel and work collaboratively with other personnel at Regeneron.
- Ability to set aggressive deadlines, handle multiple complex legal matters and see projects through to conclusion.
Education and Experience:
- Juris Doctorate and admitted to practice in at least one state, New York preferred.
- 5 -10 years in-house and/or law firm experience.
- Ph.D. in biological sciences is required, immunology a plus.
- Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
- Ideal candidate will have a broad range of patent-related legal expertise. Experience in patent preparation and prosecution or IP litigation, IP due diligence, strategic counseling and licensing required.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.
For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.
Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.
Salary Range (annually)
$198,000.00 - $330,000.00Company
Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to seven FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye disease, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, pain and rare diseases.
Regeneron is accelerating and improving the traditional drug development process through our proprietary VelociSuite® technologies, such as VelocImmune® which produces optimized fully-human antibodies, and ambitious research initiatives such as the Regeneron Genetics Center, which is conducting one of the largest genetics sequencing efforts in the world.
Stock Symbol: REGN
Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
- Website
- https://www.regeneron.com/
- Phone
- 914-847-7000
- Location
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Corporate Headquarters
777 Old Saw Mill River Road
Tarrytown
New York
10591
United States
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