Director, Patents– Pharmaceuticals

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $220,500.00 - $330,750.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Hybrid (3 days in-office on average)
Pharmaceutical patent portfolios
Global ip strategy
Patent prosecution uspto
AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Patents for their Pharmaceuticals division in Gaithersburg, MD, to lead the development and management of intellectual property portfolios for pharmaceutical products. This hybrid role requires significant experience in pharmaceutical patent prosecution and offers a competitive salary along with a range of benefits. ###

Job Summary

  • We are looking for a Patent Director with significant experience in building IP portfolios which protect pharmaceutical products to join our Global IP team.
  • Working in-house, you will keep up to date with emerging legal and pharma developments to help set and implement the global IP strategy in your area in collaboration with the Assistant General Counsel.
  • The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 220,500.00 - 330,750.00 USD.

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AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Patents for their Pharmaceuticals division in Gaithersburg, MD, to lead the development and management of intellectual property portfolios for pharmaceutical products. This hybrid role requires significant experience in pharmaceutical patent prosecution and offers a competitive salary along with a range of benefits. ###

Salary

Base: $220,500.00 - $330,750.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based awards; Benefits: Qualified retirement programs, paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pharmaceutical patent portfolios
  • Global IP strategy
  • Patent prosecution USPTO
  • Manage patent dockets
  • Life science patent prosecution

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial and big thinking
  • Integrity and motivation
  • Enterprise leader for organization
  • Work with scientists and teams
  • Business development deals

Key Requirements

  • Qualified US Patent Attorney
  • Bachelors degree in Chemistry
  • At least 7 years of experience
  • Strong chemical/small molecule skills
  • Ability to work independently

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