Executive Director, Patents

15+ years of patent experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech sector, with significant in-house experience within a pharmaceutical/biotech company.

Deep and creative expertise in small molecule patent prosecution, including assessing obviousness-type double patenting risks and lifecycle strategy.

Significant experience with patent disputes, including oppositions, IPRs/PGRs, and/or litigation.

Demonstrated ability to integrate prosecution and dispute strategies into a cohesive, forward-looking IP approach.

Strong understanding of global patent systems.

Global therapeutic launch experience or commercial product experience.

We are seeking an accomplished and highly strategic patent attorney to lead intellectual property strategy for our patent portfolio.

This role is designed for a senior expert who can operate at the intersection of sophisticated patent prosecution and patent disputes within one of the most competitive areas in oncology.

Reporting to the VP of IP, this individual will serve as our patent portfolio lead, with responsibility for developing and integrating global prosecution and challenge (both offensive and defensive) strategies.

The role will function as a key strategic partner to the VP and a trusted advisor to senior leadership, with a primary focus on strengthening the durability and value of company assets worldwide, anticipating competitive threats, and identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.

This position may include management responsibility for members of the IP team, such as those handling patent prosecution.

Lead end-to-end IP strategy for our complex patent portfolio, carefully integrating global prosecution and third-party considerations into a cohesive and forward-looking approach.