Director, Patent Attorney (Immunology & Inflammation)
Regeneron
Village of Tarrytown, New York
Full-Time
$205,000
RemoteDirector
The Director, Patent Attorney will work collaboratively with our research and development teams to develop, protect, and manage Regeneron’s valuable intellectual property pertaining to therapeutic molecules. This role will be responsible for patent activities relating to approved and pipeline therapeutic molecules in our Immunology & Inflammation (I&I) therapeutic area.
This role is based 4 days onsite at Regeneron’s headquarters in Tarrytown, NY and is not open to fully remote work arrangements.
As a Director, Patent Attorney, a typical day might include:
Identifying and capturing new inventions relating to therapeutic antibodies, formulations of therapeutic antibodies, or methods of treatment based on preclinical or clinical research
Working with outside counsel to prepare and prosecute US and international patent applications
Managing the implementation of coordinated global patent strategies
Assisting in US or foreign patent administrative actions (e.g., post-grant oppositions, post grant reviews)
Monitoring clinical programs and continued research and development efforts, including reviewing related planned publications or disclosures
Conducting or assisting in patent landscape, freedom-to-operate, or competitive intelligence assessments relating to Regeneron’s therapeutic molecules
Assisting in litigation or transactional activities as needed.
This role might be for you if you have:
Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities
Ability to work independently and handle a large and complex docket with minimal supervision
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information accurately and concisely
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively and build trust with colleagues and clients at all levels of the organization.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must:
Have a Ph.D. in the life sciences (e.g., molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, biochemistry, or related fields)
Have a J.D. from an accredited law school
Be admitted to practice before the USPTO and licensed to practice law in at least one state (member of the NY bar or eligible for in-house licensure in NY)
Have at least 4-5 years of experience in a law firm and/or corporate law department preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the life sciences
Have experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications related to large molecule biologics, especially antibodies.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.
For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.
Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.
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