Senior Patent Counsel
Johnson & Johnson
14 hours ago
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
Corporate Functions
Senior Patent Counsel (Global Legal Organization) — locations: San Diego, CA; Cambridge, MA; Spring House, PA; or New Brunswick, NJ.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and prosecute patent applications
- Advise business on patent and regulatory exclusivity strategy
- Review, draft, and advise IP-related contracts
- Partner with litigation department on patent-related litigations and disputes
- Conduct third-party and reverse patent due diligence
- Educate stakeholders on IP-related topics
Key Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
- Clear communication of complex legal issues
- Effective time management and sound prioritization
- Intellectual curiosity and perseverance
- Ability to work across functions, cultures, and time zones (San Diego: frequent early-morning video conferences, typically starting 7 AM)
Qualifications:
- J.D. or LL.M. with good standing with the bar of one state or DC (required); USPTO admission required
- Degree in molecular biology or related field (graduate MS/PhD preferred)
- 5+ years drafting and prosecuting biologics (large molecule pharmaceuticals) patent applications
- Advantage: patent due diligence/disputes, non-infringement opinions, regulatory exclusivity strategy, or patent license drafting/counseling
- Advantage: IP support for data/software, siRNA, small molecules, or drug/device combinations
Preferred Skills: Business agility, collaborating, negotiation, risk management, strategic/tactical planning, dispute resolution, legal documents preparation, technical credibility
Benefits (time off): Vacation 120 hrs/yr; Sick time 40 hrs/yr (CO: 48; WA: 56); Holiday pay 13 days/yr; Parental leave 480 hrs; Bereavement leave 240 hrs (immediate) / 40 hrs (extended); Caregiver leave 80 hrs; Volunteer leave 32 hrs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and prosecute patent applications
- Advise business on patent and regulatory exclusivity strategy
- Review, draft, and advise IP-related contracts
- Partner with litigation department on patent-related litigations and disputes
- Conduct third-party and reverse patent due diligence
- Educate stakeholders on IP-related topics
Key Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
- Clear communication of complex legal issues
- Effective time management and sound prioritization
- Intellectual curiosity and perseverance
- Ability to work across functions, cultures, and time zones (San Diego: frequent early-morning video conferences, typically starting 7 AM)
Qualifications:
- J.D. or LL.M. with good standing with the bar of one state or DC (required); USPTO admission required
- Degree in molecular biology or related field (graduate MS/PhD preferred)
- 5+ years drafting and prosecuting biologics (large molecule pharmaceuticals) patent applications
- Advantage: patent due diligence/disputes, non-infringement opinions, regulatory exclusivity strategy, or patent license drafting/counseling
- Advantage: IP support for data/software, siRNA, small molecules, or drug/device combinations
Preferred Skills: Business agility, collaborating, negotiation, risk management, strategic/tactical planning, dispute resolution, legal documents preparation, technical credibility
Benefits (time off): Vacation 120 hrs/yr; Sick time 40 hrs/yr (CO: 48; WA: 56); Holiday pay 13 days/yr; Parental leave 480 hrs; Bereavement leave 240 hrs (immediate) / 40 hrs (extended); Caregiver leave 80 hrs; Volunteer leave 32 hrs.