Director, Patents– Pharmaceuticals

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $220,500.00 - $330,750.00; bonus/equity: eli...
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Pharmaceutical patent prosecution
Build and manage patent portfolios
Global ip strategy
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Patents for their pharmaceuticals division in Gaithersburg, MD. This hybrid role requires a qualified US patent attorney with significant experience in building and managing pharmaceutical patent portfolios and involves close collaboration with research and development teams. **

Job Summary

  • Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together with the utmost integrity to make the impossible a reality.
  • You’ll be a global business IP advisor and will work closely with our scientists and global project teams to build and manage complex patent portfolios to protect our exciting pharmaceutical assets.
  • Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Patents for their pharmaceuticals division in Gaithersburg, MD. This hybrid role requires a qualified US patent attorney with significant experience in building and managing pharmaceutical patent portfolios and involves close collaboration with research and development teams. **

Salary

Base: $220,500.00 - $330,750.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards; Benefits: Qualified retirement programs, paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pharmaceutical patent prosecution
  • Build and manage patent portfolios
  • Global IP strategy
  • Prosecute patent applications worldwide
  • Counsel R&D organizations

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial and think big
  • Passion for science
  • Integrity and motivation
  • Enterprise leader for the organization

Key Requirements

  • Qualified US Patent Attorney
  • Bachelors degree in Chemistry
  • 7+ years life science patent prosecution
  • Strong chemical/small molecule skills
  • Ability to balance multiple tasks

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