Associate Director/ Director, In-House Patent Attorney - Biochemistry or Molecular/Cellular Biology - Ionis Brand : Job Details

Associate Director/Director, In-House Patent Attorney - Biochemistry Or Molecular/Cellular Biology

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We're pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money and energy into making our onsite, hybrid and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive.

We're building on our rich history, and we believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. If you're passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, we invite you to apply and join us. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

Summary

Ionis seeks a patent attorney to assist in developing global IP strategies and managing day to day intellectual property efforts to support multiple compounds in pre-clinical/clinical development featuring the company's innovative RNA- and DNA-targeted technology. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of intellectual property related matters with an emphasis on patent preparation, prosecution, and strategic counseling.

Responsibilities

• Identifying inventions, drafting, and prosecuting patent applications and managing a global patent portfolio relating to RNA- and DNA-targeted technology
• Reviewing publications and patent aspects of contracts and agreements
• Advising internal clients on a wide range of intellectual property related matters
• Conducting strategic IP analysis and due diligence, including analyzing third-party patent portfolios
• Prepares freedom to operate and patentability opinions
• Communicating and aligning with external collaborators and strategic partners in connection with developing and executing a global IP strategy
• Providing patent litigation and transactional support
• Managing the use of outside legal counsel globally

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience patenting in the life sciences, preferably in therapeutics, and some experience with a law firm preferred
• Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office
• Juris doctor and admission to practice law in any US state or the District of Colombia, admission in California preferred
• Graduate degree in biochemistry or molecular/cellular biology, or equivalent experience
• Experience in patent preparation, U.S. and foreign prosecution, IP due diligence, opinion drafting, and strategic counseling
• Professional, clear, and concise written and verbal communication
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively collaborate and influence appropriately across the organization
• High degree of professionalism and strong ethical standards
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving abilities
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to independently oversee legal matters, manage other patent professionals (whether or not in a direct supervisory role), manage the use of outside legal counsel, and work collaboratively with research and business leads
• Ability to enthusiastically set and meet aggressive deadlines, handle multiple complex legal matters, and complete projects in a timely manner

The pay scale for this position is $157,126 to $278,438. The pay scale for the Associate Director position is $157,126 to $247,742. The pay scale for the Director position is $208,000 to $278,438.

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