Base: $215,400 to $400,000 for sr. pytent counsel,...
Fully remote
Patent application drafting and prosecution
Large molecule therapeutics ip protection
Global patent portfolio management
Genentech’s Intellectual Property team is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel/Agent (Large Molecule) to create and leverage groundbreaking IP strategies that enable the company to meet patient needs
Job Summary
Genentech’s Intellectual Property team is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel/Agent (Large Molecule) to create and leverage groundbreaking IP strategies that enable the company to meet patient needs.
This role involves managing a substantial global patent docket, providing legal opinions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a high-performing, agile environment.
The position is located onsite in South San Francisco, California, offers a competitive salary range with potential discretionary bonuses, and includes comprehensive benefits.
Matching Summary
Genentech’s Intellectual Property team is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel/Agent (Large Molecule) to create and leverage groundbreaking IP strategies that enable the company to meet patient needs.
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
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Patent application drafting and prosecution
Large molecule therapeutics IP protection
Global patent portfolio management
Freedom-to-operate and validity analyses
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Nice-to-have
Experience with adverse proceedings
Transactional and litigation IP support
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Growth mindset in fast-paced environment
Influencing business leaders as trusted advisor
Key Requirements
7+ years patent attorney/agent experience
Admission to practice before USPTO required
US law degree (J.D.) and state bar admission for attorneys
Degree in biological science, ideally Ph.D.
Experience in pharma/biotech patent prosecution
Work Rights
Admission to practice before USPTO and US state bar required for attorneys