Manifold Bio

Head of Intellectual Property and Legal Affairs

Boston

Sponsorship not specified$260k-$370kDetected 49 days ago

Full-Stack DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentContract ManagementIntellectual PropertyAnimal StudiesLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Our team of protein engineers, biologists, and computational scientists works across this full stack to pursue programs both internally and with leading pharma companies.
This role will be leveled between the Senior Director to VP level depending on experience of the candidate.
Base Salary Range: $260,000 - $370,000 This reflects the typical offer range for this role, based on experience, role scope, and internal equity.

Develop and execute a comprehensive IP strategy that protects Manifold's platform technology (protein barcoding, new shuttle technology, screening methods) and therapeutic programs across nucleic acid and protein modalities.
manage deadlines, portfolio strategy, and global filing decisions.
Perform patentability, validity, and freedom-to-operate analyses and IP diligence for new programs and platform expansions.
Build and maintain an IP estate aligned with Manifold Bio's positioning and the competitive landscape, including third party monitoring and landscape assessments.
Collaborate with business development and corporate teams for licensing, collaboration, and partnering efforts by advising on agreement IP provisions.
Manage IP due diligence for partnerships and financings.
Build our first in-house legal function, standing up a lean legal function as we scale
Develop and maintain Manifold's standard contract templates and playbooks
build scalable internal processes for contract intake, review, execution, and archiving.
Manage existing executed agreements for compliance, milestone tracking, and exercise of contractual rights.

JD and PhD, or other advanced degree in life sciences, biotechnology, or a related field, registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
10+ years of IP experience, with significant time in biotech/biopharma experience.
Demonstrated expertise in patent law, prosecution, and global IP landscape development and analysis.
Experience negotiating routine biotechnology agreements and IP-related clauses in collaboration and partnership agreements
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain IP strategy to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Prior leadership experience in-house at a biotech or biopharma company strongly preferred.

Final compensation decisions are made using a consistent leveling framework and consider the candidate's experience, and expected impact.
$260,000 - $370,000
This role is eligible for:
Annual performance-based target bonus
Our compensation ranges are reviewed annually to ensure alignment with market trends and internal equity.
We value different experiences and ways of thinking and believe the most talented teams are built by bringing together people of diverse cultures, genders, and backgrounds.

Annual performance-based target bonus
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible paid time off and holidays
Establish best practices for company IP and educate and provide education and counsel to the R&D organization and company management teams accordingly.
Perks including on-site gym, onsite lunch, and commuter support

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