Executive Director, Head of Biologics IP

Role Summary

Executive Director, Head of Biologics IP leading a global IP team to support BeOne Medicines’ R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts in biologics, with oversight of patent strategy, regulatory data exclusivity, and related IP matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead an IP team in the US and China primarily focused on biologics portfolio to build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio to support the Company’s R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts.
• Serve as a strategic partner and IP thought leader for the Company’s senior leaders in discovery, research, manufacturing, and development on patent, regulatory data exclusivity, trademark, and other intellectual property issues.
• Support corporate development, business development and research collaborations, including due diligence assessments, advise on contract drafting and negotiation, and alliance management.
• Monitor patent trends and case law developments in the US and major markets and adjust IP strategies; advocate positions important to BeOne Medicines in matters concerning IP government and regulatory policy.
• Conduct patent and prior art search, competitive landscape analysis, patentability, and freedom to operate analysis.
• Review draft publications and presentations.
• Provide litigation support, including validity and non-infringement analysis.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to USPTO, and at least one state bar.
• Advanced degree in biological sciences, Ph.D. preferred
• At least 15 years or relevant experience in biopharmaceutical intellectual property practice with at least 7 years of in-house experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Supervisory experience preferred, including leading and managing IP attorneys and professionals.
• Deep understanding of global biopharmaceutical patent law, regulatory data protection, regulations and best practices in the US and other major markets.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and strong understanding of drug discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of biologics, small molecule and other types of drugs.
• Experience and skill at drafting patent applications and responses to patent office actions, and proven track record of patent portfolio development.
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate, as well as to work independently, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to understand complicated laws and regulations and translate them into practical, business-oriented legal counsel.
• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information, and to exercise discretion and judgment.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and be reliable and responsive.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to accept new responsibilities as needed.

Skills

• Global biopharmaceutical patent law expertise
• Strategic IP portfolio development and management
• Due diligence, contract drafting and negotiation, alliance management
• Litigation support, validity and non-infringement analyses
• Regulatory data exclusivity and trademark knowledge
• Leadership and people management

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school
• Advanced degree in biological sciences, Ph.D. preferred

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Up to 10%