Senior Director - Patent Counsel

Eli Lilly UK

Indianapolis, USA
Base: $195,000 - $286,000; bonus/equity: compyny b...
Draft and prosecute patent applications
Pharmaceutical patent law
Peptide and biologic therapeutics
Lilly is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director - Patent Attorney passionate about providing solutions-oriented advice and counselling for issues facing Lilly in discovery, development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products

Job Summary

  • Lilly is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director - Patent Attorney passionate about providing solutions-oriented advice and counselling for issues facing Lilly in discovery, development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.
  • Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting pharmaceutical patent applications, analyzing risks, and advising teams and senior management on exclusivity, freedom to operate, and other legal risks.
  • The role requires close collaboration with other members of the Lilly Legal Patent team and business leadership, and offers a salary range of $195,000 - $286,000 with bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

Lilly is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director - Patent Attorney passionate about providing solutions-oriented advice and counselling for issues facing Lilly in discovery, development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.

Salary

Base: $195,000 - $286,000; Bonus/Equity: Company bonus (depending on performance); Benefits: Comprehensive benefit program including 401(k), pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • draft and prosecute patent applications
  • pharmaceutical patent law
  • peptide and biologic therapeutics
  • freedom to operate analysis
  • licensing and litigation risks

Nice-to-have

  • solutions-oriented advice
  • dynamic environment
  • continuous improvement mindset
  • high learning agility

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) Degree
  • Minimum of four years of post-JD experience
  • At least 4 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications relating to peptide and biologics
  • Licensed to practice law and represent clients before the USPTO

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