Patent Counsel

Job DescriptionPatent AttorneyAre you interested in the intersection of scientific innovation and property law, especially how to efficiently capture innovation with intellectual property, incentivize continued R&D and drive access to life-saving medicines for patients? If so, the Patent Counsel role at our Company could be an ideal opportunity for you. We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team in Rahway, New Jersey.In this role, you will work directly with our internal R&D team to identify inventions, conduct patentability assessments, and draft and prosecute patent applications for novel chemical sciences inventions. The position will support programs in all phases of development, from discovery through development and commercialization, and allows for the support of programs in areas (including different therapeutic areas and modalities). This role also provides exposure to and interaction with major areas of the business including discovery, development, manufacturing and supply, regulatory, business development, commercial groups, and other legal functions.Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:Working independently through product development teams to devise a patenting strategy with the goal of building robust portfolios of intellectual property for cutting-edge biopharmaceutical products;Drafting and prosecuting patent applications related to our Company’s products, product candidates and platform technologies on a global basis;Working with internal litigation colleagues to support oppositions, or other proceedings related to your supported programs;Working with a large team of in-house U.S. and European patent attorneys, paralegals, legal operations and support staff, and local agents;Conducting freedom to operate analyses for our Company’s R&D activities; andActively supporting various business development activities (e.g., research collaborations and acquisitions) by conducting IP due diligence on assets or technology of interest, counseling the business as to IP expectations, and supporting the drafting and negotiation of related agreements, all while working with a team of scientific, legal and commercial functions.Some domestic and international travel may be required.Minimum Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in the biological, pharmaceutical or chemical sciences from an accredited institution; andGraduate of an accredited US law school.Registered to practice before the USPTO;Member in good standing of a Bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia;Five (5) or more years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or corporate setting, drafting and prosecuting pharmaceutical or biological patent applications (Note: time accrued as a practicing patent agent may be considered);Strong technical background in chemical or biological sciences; andExcellent communication and analytical skills.Preferred Experience and SkillsAdvanced degree in the biological or chemical sciences;Experience in counseling clients on intellectual property issues;Experience prioritizing work and leveraging resources to manage a significant workload;Ability to build partnerships and work in cross-functional teams;Ability to communicate competently and confidently with R&D clients, business partners, and senior leaders;Ability to exercise judgment to drive decisions on routine and non-routine matters within areas of practice; andAbility to be proactive and take initiative.#OGC2026 Required Skills: Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, Biopharmaceutics, Business Development, Business Partnerships, Client Counseling, Confidentiality, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Detail-Oriented, Exercises Judgment, In House Recruitment, Intellectual Property Counseling, Intellectual Property Law, Intellectual Property Portfolio Management, Legal Research, Legal Strategies, Negotiation, Patent Analysis, Patent Applications, Patent Examination, Patent Preparation, Patent Prosecution, Personal Initiative, Taking Initiative {+ 1 more}Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA Supplement​We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsThe salary range for this role is$210,400.00 - $331,100.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizatio