Elanco
Patent Attorney
Indianapolis, IN · Full-time
Work authorization requiredDetected 7 hours ago
M&AIntellectual Property
About the role
- As a Patent Attorney on our Global IP team, you will be a leading legal voice in intellectual property and innovation.
- This new role offers the opportunity to shape our IP strategy by handling a wide range of responsibilities, including innovation-led agreements, transactions, licensing, and enforcement matters.
- Review and advise on IP-related clauses and rights issues in a variety of agreements, such as manufacturing, supply, and vendor contracts.
Responsibilities
- Counsel internal business clients and negotiate with external entities on agreements, transactions, licensing, and enforcement matters to manage risk and achieve strategic goals.
- Draft and prosecute high-quality U.S. patent applications and manage the global patent portfolio by directing outside counsel to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Conduct intellectual property due diligence, freedom-to-operate (FTO), and patent landscape assessments to guide R&D strategy and support business transactions.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (or equivalent legal degree) and an undergraduate degree in a scientific field.
- A minimum of five to nine (5-9) years of experience providing legal counsel on IP matters at a major corporation or law firm.
- What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Top Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. patent law and practice
Skills
- What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- An advanced degree (Ph.D. or M.S.) in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related life sciences field.
- Significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications for large and/or small molecule therapeutics.
- Previous in-house counsel experience, particularly within the animal health, human health, or crop science industry.
- Substantial experience with IP litigation, IPR, opposition proceedings, or M&A transactions.
- Strong business acumen and experience providing strategic legal guidance to senior management.
Compensation
- Annual bonus offering
Benefits
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- Annual bonus offering
- Flexible work arrangements
- Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on company and individual performance).
- Education: Juris Doctor (or equivalent legal degree) and an undergraduate degree in a scientific field.
Company info
- At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Elanco Animal Health does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.
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