Counsel, Patent Prosecution

Company Description

Abb Vie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, along with products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about Abb Vie, please visit us at  Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Linked In, and Tik Tok.

Job Description

Abb Vie is seeking an in-house Counsel for our Patent Prosecution group, part of the Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal team. The Counsel will develop and implement intellectual property strategies for Abb Vie's products and product candidates, working individually and with cross-functional teams.

This role will support Abb Vie's Immunology products and is based in North Chicago, IL, or Waltham, MA, with a hybrid work model (onsite 3+ days/week).

Responsibilities:

• Maximize Abb Vie's competitive position through strategic IP creation and management
• Provide legal counsel to R&D and business teams on IP matters
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide, managing outside counsel as needed
• Challenge and defend patents in various post-grant proceedings
• Conduct prior art searches, analyze third-party patent positions, and perform due diligence for business development

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, with bar admission enabling in-house practice (state not specified), and registration to practice before the USPTO
• At least 3 years of patent law experience, including U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, at a law firm or life sciences company
• Technical background relevant to pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as experience with small molecules or biologics, or a degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related fields
• Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and project management skills

Additional Information:

• The compensation range provided reflects the company's good faith estimate and may vary based on location and other factors
• Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, 401(k), and participation in incentive programs
• Note that compensation details are subject to change and are at the company's discretion

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For more details, visit  Applicants seeking accommodations can learn more at