Patent Counsel, Infectious Disease
Location
Cambridge, MA | United States
Job description
Patent Counsel, Infectious Disease
Areas of responsibilities will include:
- Strategically manage worldwide intellectual property portfolio for several infectious disease programs, to maximize value and utility of BioNTech assets, and work closely with R&D, Legal, Commercial, and Business Development teams to identify key invention, strategic IP acquisition, and life cycle management opportunities.
- Strategically advise as an active member of the IP Pillar Lead team and manage a small team of patent practitioners.
- Manage outside counsel and corresponding budget for worldwide prosecution of patent and trademark applications, conduct patentability and freedom to operate assessments and other legal opinions and risk assessments.
- Develop a thorough understanding of BioNTech‘s current and planned business activities, programs, competitors, and markets and keep up-to-date on developing legal trends, laws and regulations.
- Lead IP strategy for R&D project teams and establish positive working relationships with the R&D project teams by acting as their advisor on a variety of IP related issues.
- Actively mine for patentable inventions by partnering with the scientists to build a robust portfolio.
- Contribute to, and maintain positive relationships with, strategic external relationship counterparts.
- Support IP disputes, litigation, IPRs, PGRs and oppositions as appropriate.
- Provide high level, independent support for due diligence, strategic collaborations, licensing agreements and other business contracting needs.
- Educate and advise senior management & scientists on important IP issues and advance IP/patent awareness.
- Actively support implementation of best practices to expand and support defense of a robust IP infectious disease patent portfolio.
- Review publications, presentations, press releases and other materials for clearance.
Requirements
US attorney (JD) and/or qualified European attorney, with at least 10-15 years of relevant IP experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, including significant firm and in-house experience.
Exceptionally strong communicator, supportive interpersonal team player, talented at collaborating cross- functionally to communicate complex information to senior management and contribute positively to BioNTech‘s unique, diverse, and international culture.
Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced team environment, flexible and responsive and self-starter with the ability to act independently as well as collaboratively across the business.
Line management experience.
Direct experience in biologic patents and managing products through development, marketing approval and post-approval preferred.
Must be comfortable participating in all aspects of intellectual property law including drafting applications, prosecuting applications, and portfolio management to meet budget.
Practical problem solver with ability to make data informed decisions, confidence in making difficult decisions independently, and demonstrated capabilities in establishing business practices to manage legal and other risks.
Benefits for you: BioNTech US is committed to the well being of our team members and offers a variety of benefits supporting our diverse employee base. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life, AD&D, STD and LTD Insurance
HSA & FSA Spending Accounts
Health & Wellness, including free onsite gym access
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Vacation and Paid Sick Time
Holidays and Floating Holidays, including discretionary winter shutdown
401(K) Plan with Significant Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development
Commuting Assistance and subsidized parking
Discounted Home and Auto Insurance
Pet Insurance
Plus more benefits that will be shared upon hire!
Have we kindled your pioneering spirit?
Then apply now for our location Cambridge (Boston)and simply send us your application documents using our online form.
* BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination, favoritism, or harassment based on gender, political opinion, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other aspect of personal status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Most important – it’s a match!
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