Patent Counsel

Merck & Co., Inc.

Rahway, New Jersey, United States
Base: $206,200.00 - $324,600.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Drafting and prosecuting pharmaceutical patent applications
Conducting freedom to operate analyses
Supporting business development ip due diligence
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Patent Counsel to join their team in Rahway, New Jersey. The role involves working with R&D teams to develop patent strategies, draft patents, and ensure intellectual property protection for pharmaceutical innovations, offering a hybrid work model

Job Summary

  • The role involves working directly with internal R&D teams to identify inventions and draft patent applications for novel chemical sciences.
  • Candidates will support programs across all phases of development from discovery through commercialization while interacting with diverse business areas.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and an annual bonus eligibility.

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Patent Counsel to join their team in Rahway, New Jersey. The role involves working with R&D teams to develop patent strategies, draft patents, and ensure intellectual property protection for pharmaceutical innovations, offering a hybrid work model.

Salary

Base: $206,200.00 - $324,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drafting and prosecuting pharmaceutical patent applications
  • Conducting freedom to operate analyses
  • Supporting business development IP due diligence

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to build partnerships in cross-functional teams
  • Experience prioritizing work and managing significant workload
  • Proactive initiative in driving routine and non-routine decisions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in biological, pharmaceutical, or chemical sciences
  • Graduate of an accredited US law school
  • Registered to practice before the USPTO
  • Member in good standing of a state or DC Bar
  • Five or more years of experience as an attorney
  • Strong technical background in chemical sciences

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