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    Sr. Patent Counsel- Biologics - San Diego, United States - Neurocrine Biosciences

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    Who We Are:

    At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.

    What We Do:

    Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. *in collaboration with AbbVie

    About the Role:

    Take a leadership role in developing global strategies and managing day to day intellectual property efforts to support biologics, gene therapy preclinical and clinical development and commercial phase company programs.

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    Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

  • Provide legal advice to assigned business partners on a broad range of topics involving intellectual property
  • Identification of inventions, patent drafting, and prosecution relating to biologics/gene therapy or small molecule drugs
  • Conducting strategic IP due diligence, including analyzing the patent portfolios of the Company's competitors and potential collaborators
  • Identifying opportunities for expanding the Company's IP position and collaborating with members of various discovery, development and business groups within the Company
  • Working and communicating with collaborators and other external strategic partners in connection with developing a global IP strategy
  • Reviewing and negotiating license agreements and IP clauses in other agreements
  • Supporting preparation for ANDA, Biosimilars, and other patent litigation support; and
  • Managing the use of outside legal counsel globally
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Requirements:

  • PhD in genetics, immunology, biochemistry, virology, organic chemistry or related discipline preferred OR
  • Juris Doctorate (JD) and admission to practice in California preferred and 10+ years of combined significant experience at in-house and law firm on patent prosecution, and life-cycle management experience related to biologics/gene therapy
  • Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office required and experience in the patent application preparation and prosecution in the U.S. and ex-U.S. jurisdictions covering biologics and/or gene therapy inventions is a prerequisite for the position
  • A broad range of patent-related legal expertise required, including in patent preparation, both U.S. and foreign prosecution, IP due diligence, and strategic counseling
  • Expertise in IP litigation and the aspects of regulatory affairs related to market exclusivity
  • Ability to independently oversee legal matters, manage the use of outside legal counsel and work collaboratively with other personnel at Neurocrine
  • Ability to set aggressive deadlines, handle multiple complex legal matters and see projects through to conclusion.
  • Recognized external expert in a strategic job function
  • Requires broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories and techniques within a strategic job function
  • Applies ingenuity and creativity to problem analysis and resolution in complicated and/or novel situations
  • Influences internal/external business and/or industry issues that have an impact on Neurocrine
  • Ability to drive strategic direction into tactical plans
  • Ability to lead multiple teams
  • Strong leadership, mentoring skills and abilities typically supervises lower levels and/or leads indirect teams
  • Exceptional communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking, influencing skills
  • Sets broader picture and longer-term vision for department
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
  • Excellent project leadership skills
  • #LI-TM1

    Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

    We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

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    The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $217,000.00-$314, Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.


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