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- Exceptional presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a simple, understandable manner with colleagues of varying legal knowledge across the company.
- Ability to work independently and to be reliable, responsive and accountable.
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Senior Corporate Counsel, Patent Litigation - Marlborough, United States - Sunovion
1 week ago
Description
Senior Corporate Counsel, Patent Litigation
Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is focused on delivering therapeutic and scientific breakthroughs in areas of critical patient need spanning psychiatry & neurology, oncology, urology, women's health, rare disease, and cell & gene therapies.
Building on Sumitomo Pharma's 125-year legacy of innovation, SMPA leverages proprietary in-house technology platforms and advanced analytics capabilities to accelerate discovery, development, and help bring novel therapies to patients sooner.
SMPA is a Sumitomo Pharma company. [For more information, visit Sumitomo-]Job Overview
We are currently seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual with significant patent litigation experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry to join the SMPA IP team as Senior Corporate Counsel, Patent Litigation.
As a partner and key business strategist, this individual will have deep experience in managing complex patent litigations (e.g., Hatch-Waxman ANDA) and other adversarial proceedings in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related life science industry (e.g., IPR).
The position is fully remote, although periodic attendance may be required for U.S. in-house team meetings, and there may be some domestic and international business travel.Job Duties and Responsibilities
The role requires flexibility to have regular calls in the morning and/or evening with Japan colleagues, and also ability to travel worldwide, as needed, in conjunction with managing and resolving disputes.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.The base salary range for this role is $227,300 to $284,147.
Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state.
Our robust time-off policy includes unlimited paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter.
Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.
Confidential Data:
All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.
Compliance :
Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.
Mental/Physical Requirements:
Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.
Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer
Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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