Senior Counsel - Biotech Patent Attorney

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Senior Counsel - Biotech Patent Attorney

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will develop, implement, and execute a global intellectual property strategy for protecting Amgen’s therapeutic products and product candidates (e.g., antibodies, dual targeting molecules, antibody-peptide conjugates, antibody-drug and conjugates).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with Amgen scientists to identify patentable inventions
• Analyzing patents and preparing freedom-to-operate opinions
• Drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications worldwide
• Conducting prior art searches
• Conducting due diligence in support of licensing activities
• Drafting and negotiating research agreements
• Providing legal advice and counsel to R&D and Business partners on a wide range of IP related matters
• Assisting with litigation-related matters and challenging/defending patents in PTAB proceedings, opposition proceedings, and other forums
• You will work individually, in legal teams, and in cross-functional research and business teams across various geographies

This role will be based as a remote position in the United States (alternatively in reasonable proximity to Amgen's corporate headquarters in Thousand Oaks, California or research sites in South San Francisco, California, or Cambridge MA.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an attorney with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction

Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Four (4) years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law in the biopharma or life sciences space

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten (10) or more years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law focused in the biopharma or life sciences space, including pre-JD experience as a patent agent
• Experience in all aspects of U.S. and foreign intellectual property law relating to biotechnology at a law firm or biotechnology/pharmaceutical corporation
• An advanced degree such as a master’s degree or Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or immunology. Or, alternatively, a master’s degree or Ph.D. in organic chemistry coupled with the patent preparation and prosecution experience noted below.
• Excellent analytic, legal drafting and oral and written communication skills
• Strong management and leadership skills; strong client service focus; ability to work independently and in teams; ability to work efficiently, to prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with patent preparation and prosecution related to antibodies, multi-specifics, antibody-drug/peptide conjugates, and other therapeutic proteins.
• Experience with patent preparation and prosecution related to formulations, process development, and manufacturing methods relating to Amgen’s pipeline and in-line products
• Experience in U.S. and/or foreign adversarial proceedings (such as patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, or oppositions)

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.