Neurocrine Biosciences
Sr. IP Counsel, Chemistry
US CA San Diego · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$227k-$310kDetected 15 days ago
Business DevelopmentNegotiationIntellectual PropertyFDA RegulatoryResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationRegulatory Affairs
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About the role
- Supporting post-execution IP-related alliance and contract matters, including implementation of IP provisions and evaluation of amendments, new research activities, and additional licensing opportunities
- Identifying and driving strategic opportunities to strengthen and expand Neurocrine's IP position in collaboration with members of various discovery, development and business groups within Neurocrine
- Providing strategic IP counsel for ANDA litigation and other IP-related contentious matters, in partnership with internal stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Influencing and collaborating with internal stakeholders, collaborators and other external strategic partners to develop and advance global IP strategies aligned with Neurocrine's business and portfolio objectives
Requirements
- At least 8 years of in-house and/or law firm patent experience related to small molecule drugs
- Ability to translate complex patent and IP issues into practical, commercially focused advice for business development, research, and legal stakeholders
Nice to have
- A graduate degree in organic chemistry or an allied chemistry discipline required, Ph.D. preferred
- and a Juris Doctorate and admission to practice law in a US state or the District of Columbia required
- Industrial or academic scientific experience in small molecule therapeutics discovery, development, and/or manufacturing preferred, but not required
- Experience with Orange Book and Patent Term Extension practice for the US and SPC practice for Europe is preferred but not required
Compensation
- The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $227,200.00-$310,000.00.
Company info
- Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. ( *in collaboration with AbbVie )
- About the Role:
- This position will serve as a senior intellectual property expert responsible for developing and advancing global IP strategies across multiple small molecule discovery, clinical development and commercial phase Neurocrine programs, including strategic counsel related to for licensing, collaboration, acquisition, and other strategic transactions. The role provides expert IP counsel to cross-functional and senior stakeholders, identifies and resolves complex IP issues, and influences business and portfolio strategies through deep expertise in small molecule patent and transactional matters. _
- Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
- Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs.
- We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders.
- The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas.
- For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions.
- We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science.
- For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. ( *in collaboration with AbbVie )
- Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose:
- to relieve suffering for people with great needs.
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