Qualifications
Qualifications:A PhD and Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, with state bar admission for in-house practice (state not specified) and USPTO registration.Over 15 years of experience in patent law as an attorney or patent agent within a law firm and/or a life sciences company, with significant experience in both U.S. and international patent prosecution. Experience in India, China, and other emerging markets is advantageous.A strong technical foundation related to pharmaceutical patent prosecution, including experience in small molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery and development, or a technical degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering.Exceptional legal, analytical, communication, collaborative, and interpersonal skills.
About the job
AbbVie is on the lookout for a dedicated and experienced Senior Associate General Counsel to join our Patent Prosecution team within the Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal division. This role supports AbbVie’s pharmaceutical portfolio and offers a hybrid work model based at our offices in North Chicago, IL, Waltham, MA, South San Francisco, CA, or Irvine, CA, requiring attendance on-site for 3+ days a week.
The Senior Associate General Counsel will collaborate with cross-functional teams to formulate and execute robust intellectual property strategies that enhance AbbVie’s competitive edge in the pharmaceutical landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategically develop and implement intellectual property strategies to strengthen AbbVie’s market position.
- Provide expert legal guidance to cross-disciplinary R&D and business teams on various IP-related issues.
- Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications globally, both directly and by overseeing external legal counsel.
- Engage in patent challenges and defenses through IPR, oppositions, interferences, and other post-grant procedures.
- Conduct thorough prior art searches, evaluate third-party patent positions, and perform due diligence to bolster business development initiatives.
About AbbVie
About AbbVie:AbbVie is committed to discovering and delivering innovative medicines that address serious health challenges today while preparing for future medical needs. Our aim is to make a significant impact on people's lives across key therapeutic areas, including immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, along with our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more about AbbVie, visit www.abbvie.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.