Senior Patent Counsel/agent (large Molecule)

Genentech

South San Francisco, CA, US
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

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