Associate General Counsel, Patent Prosecution - India

Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams on IP-related matters; serve as a subject matter expert on patent strategy in India.
- Maximize AbbVie’s competitive position through creation and implementation of IP strategies.
- Draft, file, and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide, directly and through outside counsel.
- Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, interference, and other post-grant proceedings; implement strategies to expedite resolution of Indian proceedings.
- Conduct prior art searches, analyze third-party patent positions, and conduct due diligence to support business development activities.

Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school; state bar admission enabling in-house practice (specific state not required); registration to practice before the USPTO.
- 8+ years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney or patent agent at a law firm and/or life sciences company, including substantial experience obtaining and defending Indian patents.
- Technical background relevant for pharmaceutical patent prosecution, e.g., experience with small molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery & development and/or a technical degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering.
- Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines.