Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property & Strategy
AbbVie
Full-time
Remote friendly (North Chicago, IL)
United States
$156,000 - $296,500 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
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Role Summary
Senior Counsel for Intellectual Property & Strategy in AbbVie’s Patent Prosecution group. Develop and implement IP strategies for AbbVie’s products and product candidates, supporting pharmaceutical products with a hybrid work model (onsite 3+ days/week) in Irvine, CA, North Chicago, IL, or Waltham, MA.
Responsibilities
- Maximize AbbVie’s competitive position through creation and implementation of intellectual property strategies
- Provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams on a variety of IP-related matters
- Draft, file, and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide both directly and through management of outside counsel
- Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, interference, and other post-grant proceedings
- Conduct prior art searches, analyze third-party patent positions, and conduct due diligence to support business development activities
Qualifications
- JD degree from an accredited law school, state bar admission enabling in-house practice (specific state not required), and registration to practice before the USPTO
- 5+ years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney or patent agent at a law firm and/or life sciences company, including substantial U.S. and foreign patent prosecution
- Experience with India, China, and emerging markets a plus
- Technical background relevant for pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as: Experience with small molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery & development, and/or Technical degree in relevant field, such as molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering
- Medical device experience a plus
- Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines
Skills
- Legal analysis and strategic IP planning
- Patent prosecution and portfolio management
- Cross-functional collaboration and communication