Job Description

Director, Patent Attorney - Manufacturing & Bioprocessing

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The Director, Patent Attorney will act as legal counsel on matters related to the development, protection, and management of Regeneron's valuable intellectual property pertaining to its manufacturing. The role will be responsible for patent activities relating to manufacturing and bioprocessing at all stages of the development pipeline, including cell line technologies, purification, formulations, assay and media development.

This position will partner closely with our worldclass scientists and manufacturing development leaders around key strategies for our rapidly growing patent portfolio, patent filings, trade secret protection, and patent actions.

Typical Responsibilities

• Identify, capture, and prosecute new inventions relating to manufacturing and bioprocessing.
• Prepare and prosecute global patent applications covering all aspects of manufacturing & bioprocessing, including cell development, cell culture, purification, assay development, formulation, packaging, and delivery.
• Lead outside counsel on various projects as appropriate.
• Conduct patent landscape overviews, freedomtooperate analyses, validity assessments, and patentability assessments in relation to Regeneron pipeline products, and present the results to senior members of the Law Department and senior management.
• Lead US and foreign administrative patent actions (e.g., oppositions, thirdparty observations, interparts reviews).
• Assist in litigation activities as needed.
• Support due diligence projects, agreements and other transactional work, administrative initiatives, and policy questions.

Qualifications

Education: Ph.D. in a life science field (biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or related field) and a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Licensure: Admitted to practice before the USPTO and licensed to practice law in at least one state (member of the NY bar or eligible for inhouse licensure in NY).

Experience: 58 years of proven experience in a law firm setting or corporate law department preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the biological arts.

Key Attributes

• Can lead administrative and legal projects with the intent to develop an IP department that demonstrates the highest legal and ethical standards.
• Can advise on emerging legal issues, including monitoring and reviewing case law and legislative developments.
• Collaborate and advise key internal partners, including senior management, on IP matters, group policies, and procedures.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to run multiple projects against competing priorities.
• Excel at handling a large and sophisticated docket with minimal direction.
• Have exceptional communication skills, including presentation, interpersonal, writing, and conflict resolution.

Salary Range (annually)

$202,000.00 - $336,600.00

Job Details

Seniority level: MidSenior level

Employment type: Fulltime

Job function: Legal

Industries: Internet News

Equal Opportunity Employer

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S., Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications, etc.

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