Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
Executive Director, Intellectual Property Counsel
MA - Waltham - Office, USA · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$296k-$362kDetected 27 days ago
Business DevelopmentCompensationIntellectual PropertyFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunication
About the role
- Every member of our Madrigal team is connected by our shared purpose: leading the fight against MASH.
- Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by both the FDA and European Commission for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3).
- An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c).
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement global intellectual property strategies aligned with corporate and portfolio objectives
- Build, manage, and optimize patent portfolios for pipeline and marketed assets
- Lead IP support for business development activities, including due diligence and transaction-related matters
- Coordinate with external partners, collaborators, and outside counsel on IP matters
- Support and manage IP disputes and administrative proceedings, including oppositions and post-grant challenges
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally
Requirements
- Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office required
- Strong expertise in patent prosecution, portfolio strategy, and global IP management
- Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into actionable IP strategies
- 18+ years of relevant experience with 10+ years of intellectual property experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in a life sciences discipline (e.g., chemistry or related field)
- Prior in-house experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
- Experience supporting small molecule or metabolic disease portfolios
- Familiarity with ex-U.S. patent strategy and global IP frameworks
- Deep knowledge of U.S. and international patent law, with the ability to apply it in a practical, business-focused way
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with a collaborative, low-ego approach to partnering across functions
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
- Clear and effective communicator, with the ability to translate complex legal and scientific concepts for diverse audiences
Compensation
- Madrigal's Total Rewards strategy is based on a biotech industry peer group comparator and is inclusive of base pay, bonus and equity.
Benefits
- Education & Experience
Company info
- Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, need for liver transplantation and premature mortality.
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