Senior Counsel, Innovation Law - Small Molecule/Chemistry Patents

Role: Senior Counsel specializing in Innovation Law for Small Molecule/Chemistry Patents, supporting BMS's research and development assets from preclinical stages through global launches. Responsibilities: internal patent preparation and prosecution, providing patentability and freedom-to-operate advice, conducting IP due diligence for business development, supporting collaboration agreements, and reviewing external disclosures. Requirements: J.D. or equivalent, admission to at least one state bar, registered before USPTO, with a minimum of 10 years of patent law experience supporting pharmaceutical or biotech projects, preferably with scientific research background in chemistry or related fields. HighValue: support spans preclinical to post-market, focusing on small molecule therapeutics, with a strategic IP counsel role within a growth-oriented, dynamic environment. Collaboration with in-house legal teams and external counsel is integral. Work setup: likely onsite at Cambridge, MA, with some flexibility depending on role, in a highly regulated GxP environment. The position emphasizes integrity, judgment, and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced biopharma R&D setting.