- South San Francisco, California, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Director
- $261K–$322K per year
- 7+ years
Experienced Intellectual Property Attorney to support the Company’s intellectual property function to protect small molecule product candidates.
Compensation
The expected salary range for the role of Director, Intellectual Property is $261,000- $322,000
Responsibilities
- Global IP portfolio management, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications focused on small molecules, and developing IP strategy
- Partner with cross-departmental teams to understand project technology, identify patentable inventions, and implement protection strategies
- Identify and evaluate complex risks (e.g., patentability, infringement, validity) and develop business-focused mitigation strategies
- Conduct freedom-to-operate reviews, analyze third-party patent positions, and guide overall IP strategy
- Perform IP due diligence and provide support for business development opportunities
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry
- Master’s in Organic Chemistry
- Juris Doctorate
- Nice to have: Organic Chemistry
- Nice to have: In-house experience