Senior Corporate Counsel managing US Litigation & Investigations at biopharma company Sanofi. Responsible for handling diverse caseload including Talc/Asbestos litigation.
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Hybrid VP, Intellectual Property – Patent Counsel
Posted 2 months ago
About the role
- Vice President of Intellectual Property & Patent Counsel at AskBio overseeing global IP strategy, patent management, and competitive intelligence. Collaborating with R&D and executive leadership teams to align IP efforts with business goals.
Responsibilities
- Define, implement, and oversee the Company’s global intellectual property strategy
- Partner with R&D, Business Development, and senior leadership
- Oversee enforcement, monitoring, and defense of the Company’s patents
- Lead monitoring and analysis of competitor patents, publications, and infringement litigations worldwide
- Partner with Bayer IP and legal teams to harmonize patent filing strategies
- Lead IP due diligence for acquisitions, collaborations, licensing, and partnerships
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Minimum 12 years of experience in intellectual property law, with a strong track record in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector
- Proven experience managing global IP portfolios and advising executive leadership teams
- Demonstrated executive leadership in setting and executing IP strategy in alignment with corporate goals
- Exceptional judgment in navigating complex IP, litigation, and transactional issues
- Strong ability to influence, align, and build consensus across scientific, business, and legal functions
- Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal issues to diverse audiences including executive leadership and the Board
- Proven experience managing outside counsel and large budgets effectively
- Strong operational management skills, with the ability to implement scalable processes and leverage parent company best practices
- High degree of integrity, professional ethics, and resilience under pressure.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development
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