Director, Senior IP Counsel, Molecule

Overview

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

BeOne Medicines is a rapidly growing, global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology drugs for the treatment of cancer. BeOne’s Legal and Compliance is building a team based on excellence, collaboration, and ongoing development to support BeOne’s mission. It is a great place to start or continue your career as an in-house patent attorney in pharmaceutical industry.

We are seeking an experienced IP counsel to join our growing in-house IP legal team to support BeOne’s R&D, business development, and commercialization efforts as we further our vision to develop and commercialize molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology cancer therapeutics. This position will be remote and report to the head of small molecule IP.

• Primarily focus on building and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio to support the Company’s R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts on biologics products

• Identify patentable inventions, draft and prosecute patent applications

• Conduct patent and prior art search, competitive landscape analysis, patentability, and freedom to operate analysis

• Support corporate development, business development and research collaborations, including due diligence assessments, advise on contract drafting and negotiation, and alliance management

• Monitor patent trends and case law developments in major markets, and adjust IP strategies accordingly, and

• Provide litigation support, including validity and non-infringement analysis.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to USPTO, and at least one state bar.

• Advanced degree in chemistry or related field, Ph.D. preferred

• At least five years or relevant experience in biopharmaceutical intellectual property practice.

• Deep understanding of global biopharmaceutical patent law, regulatory data protection, regulations and best practices in the US and other major markets.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and strong understanding of drug discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of biologics, small molecule and other types of drugs preferred.

• Experience and skill at drafting patent applications and responses to patent office actions, and proven track record of patent portfolio development.

• A demonstrated ability to collaborate, as well as to work independently, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism.

• Ability to understand complicated laws and regulations and translate them into practical, business-oriented legal counsel.

• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information, and to exercise discretion and judgment.

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and be reliable and responsive.

• Ability to be flexible and willing to accept new responsibilities as needed.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to USPTO, and at least one state bar

• Advanced degree in Chemistry or related field, Ph.D. preferred

• This position has no managerial responsibilities.

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork

• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback

• Self-Awareness

• Acts Inclusively

• Demonstrates Initiative

• Entrepreneurial Mindset

• Continuous Learning

• Embraces Change

• Results-Oriented

• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis

• Financial Excellence

• Communicates with Clarity

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable…