Senior Director, Intellectual Property

Role: Senior Director of Intellectual Property at Sana Biotechnology, focusing on patent strategy and legal counsel for cell and gene therapy programs. Responsibilities: partner with R&D to develop patent portfolios, draft and prosecute patent applications, conduct landscape and validity analyses, manage external counsel, and advise senior management on IP issues. Qualifications: JD, membership in at least one state bar, admitted to practice before USPTO, 5+ years in patent drafting/prosecution, experience managing high-volume IP workflows, and a relevant science PhD (biochemistry, biology, immunology) preferred. HighValue: cell and gene therapy modalities, preclinical and clinical programs, global patent portfolios, IP landscape activities, and legal support for innovative biotechnologies. Work setup and travel details are not specified.