Associate General Counsel, Patent Prosecution - India

Role: In-house Associate General Counsel specializing in patent prosecution for AbbVie's pharmaceutical products, with a focus on the Indian market. Responsibilities: develop and execute IP strategies, provide legal counsel on patent matters, draft and prosecute patents globally, manage patent disputes including IPRs and opposition proceedings, and conduct prior art searches and due diligence. Requirements: JD from an accredited law school, bar admission, USPTO registration, 8+ years of patent law experience in law firms or biotech/pharma companies, with substantial experience in obtaining and defending Indian patents. Technical expertise in small molecules, biologics, or relevant sciences (e.g., molecular biology, chemistry). Skills: strong legal, analytical, communication, and project management. HighValue: pharmaceutical patent prosecution, India market focus, strategic patent portfolio management, experience with biologics and small molecules, global patent filings, and dispute resolution. WorkSetup: locations include North Chicago, IL; Waltham, MA; South San Francisco, CA; Irvine, CA.