Sr. IP Counsel, Chemistry | Small Molecule

Role: Senior IP Counsel specializing in small molecule pharmaceuticals, providing strategic intellectual property guidance to support Neurocrine Biosciences' discovery, development, and commercial activities across multiple therapeutic areas. Responsibilities: develop and execute global patent strategies, conduct IP due diligence for licensing, collaborations, and acquisitions, and manage complex IP negotiations and litigation plans; collaborate with internal teams and external counsel worldwide to strengthen IP portfolios and ensure alignment with business objectives. Requirements: minimum 8 years of patent law experience related to small molecules; registered patent attorney in the US; advanced degree in organic chemistry or related field (Ph.D. preferred); JD and admission to practice law in the US; deep expertise in patent prosecution, licensing, and transactional law within the pharma sector. Preferred: experience with US and European patent laws, Orange Book, patent term extensions, and regulatory exclusivities. HighValue: focus on small molecule therapeutics, patent portfolio management, life sciences transactions, and contentious IP matters. WorkSetup: not specified; likely hybrid or on-site considering the legal and strategic nature of the role.