Senior Patent Counsel/agent, Discovery & Computational Sciences Ip Team

Genentech

South San Francisco, CA, US
Base: $215,400 to $400,000 for sr. pytent counsel,...
Fully remote
Global patent portfolio preparation and prosecution
Biotechnology and computational patent expertise
Managing u.s. and foreign patent applications
Genentech’s Intellectual Property team is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel/Agent with biotechnology and computational expertise to drive strategic IP procurement and management of global intellectual property rights

Job Summary

  • Genentech’s Intellectual Property team is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel/Agent with biotechnology and computational expertise to drive strategic IP procurement and management of global intellectual property rights.
  • This role involves managing and prosecuting active global patent dockets, providing advice and counsel to stakeholders, and collaborating on IP transactions and litigation activities within a high-performing, agile team.
  • Genentech offers a collaborative environment focused on creating game-changing IP strategies to support innovation and patient needs, with competitive salary and benefits and a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Matching Summary

Genentech’s Intellectual Property team is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel/Agent with biotechnology and computational expertise to drive strategic IP procurement and management of global intellectual property rights.

Salary

Base: $215,400 to $400,000 for Sr. Patent Counsel, $188,860 to $350,740 for Sr. Patent Agent; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus may be available; Benefits: Detailed benefits provided by company

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global patent portfolio preparation and prosecution
  • Biotechnology and computational patent expertise
  • Managing U.S. and foreign patent applications
  • Strategic IP procurement and management
  • Patent drafting and prosecution in pharma/biotech
  • Due diligence and freedom-to-operate analyses

Nice-to-have

  • Solution-oriented mindset under pressure
  • Effective collaboration across global teams
  • Growth mindset and curiosity
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Experience with adverse IP proceedings
  • Experience in pharmaceutical therapeutics IP

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years patent attorney/agent experience
  • Admission to practice before USPTO
  • U.S. law degree and state bar admission for attorneys
  • Advanced degree in relevant STEM field
  • Experience in pharma/biotech patent prosecution
  • Ability to handle wet lab and in-silico technologies

Work Rights

Admission to practice before USPTO required

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