Bristol Myers Squibb

Bristol Myers Squibb

Head of IP, RayzeBio (Small Molecule/Chemistry)

San Diego - CA - US, USA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$298k-$361kDetected 40 min ago
AccessibilityBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationExcelM&AIntellectual PropertyResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

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60Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role85
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 44 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.

Green-card follow-through: 41%

Of 27 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 16 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 475 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

Reported a layoff in this occupation

In a green-card filing decided 2026-01-29, this employer stated it had laid off workers in Biostatisticians (NJ) during the preceding six months. 3 such filings on record.Describes the period before that filing, not necessarily today. Unlike WARN notices this is occupation-specific and federal.

Files H-1B transfers

29 transfer filings in the last year, covering 29 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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About the role

  • The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE).
  • You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive global IP strategy for RayzeBio's radiopharmaceutical pipeline, partnering closely with R&D, regulatory, business development, and commercial teams.
  • Serve as the IP lead for RayzeBio, providing IP input into business development, licensing, and other strategic transactions.
  • Manage RayzeBio's high complexity and strategically significant patent matters, including patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity/invalidity analyses.
  • Lead IP due diligence for M&A, licensing, and collaboration activities, evaluate the IP portfolios of potential partners and acquisition targets, and advise on risk.
  • Develop and implement trade secret protection policies and procedures.
  • Help build and develop RayzeBio's growing IP team, providing technical guidance and supporting career development of team members.
  • Own relationships with, and manage the performance and budget of, outside patent counsel globally to ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal services.
  • Represent RayzeBio's IP function to internal stakeholders, BMS colleagues, and external partners, including at the leadership-team level as needed.
  • Substantial experience providing IP due diligence and risk assessment in support of business development, licensing, and transactional activities.
  • Excellent judgment and the demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted strategic partner to senior legal and business leadership.

Requirements

  • If this posting is missing required information required by local law or incorrect, contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com with the Job Title and Requisition number.

Nice to have

  • a combination of law firm and in-house experience is strongly preferred.
  • 12+ years of patent prosecution and IP strategy experience, with substantial focus on small molecule, radiopharmaceutical, and/or peptide chemistry
  • J.D. degree or equivalent and admission to practice law in any U.S. state or the District of Columbia
  • admission in California preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences (or equivalent)
  • an advanced degree and/or scientific research experience with radiopharmaceutical and/or peptide chemistry is preferred.

Compensation

  • The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE).
  • Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Benefits

  • U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
  • Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
  • U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits
  • Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws.

Company info

  • If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com.
  • Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Equal opportunity

  • Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer.
  • Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
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