Executive Director, Head of Small Molecule IP

Role Summary

Executive Director, Head of Small Molecule IP — Lead a global IP team focused on small molecule portfolio to support R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts. Serve as strategic IP partner to senior leaders and oversee due diligence, patent strategy, and litigation support within BeOne Medicines.

Responsibilities

• Lead an IP team in the US and China primarily focused on small molecule 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 Chemistry, Organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry; Ph.D. preferred.
• At least 15 years of 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 small molecule, biologics 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
• Regulatory data protection
• Patent portfolio development
• Drafting patent applications and responses
• Due diligence and contract negotiation
• Litigation support and freedom-to-operate analysis

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school
• Advanced degree in Chemistry or related field; Ph.D. preferred

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Up to 10%