Director, Intellectual Property – Transactions

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Novavax

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Biotechnology • Healthcare Insurance • Pharmaceuticals

Novavax is a global biotechnology company with a proven vaccine technology. We are focused on developing our R&D assets and establishing partnerships to leverage the value of our technology to help protect health. Our technology includes both our recombinant protein-based nanoparticle and Matrix-M™ adjuvant, which we use to accelerate the development of innovative vaccines against serious infectious diseases. We aim to maximize the impact of our cutting-edge technology and address areas of unmet need in global health.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1987

🧬 Biotechnology

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

💊 Pharmaceuticals

📋 Description

• Coordinate with research & development to identify new inventions; implement strategies for patent protection throughout all phases of development. • Direct outside counsel on preparation and prosecution of worldwide patent portfolio; assist with patentability assessments. • Develop a thorough understanding of Novavax’ current and planned business activities, products, competitors, and markets, and keep abreast of developing IP and other legal trends, laws and regulations. • Lead freedom-to-operate initiative and support mitigation measures. • Identify training needs within the company and develop training materials on relevant IP laws and related business issues. • Other matters and duties as may be assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science discipline with emphasis in organic chemistry and/or immunology preferred • Advanced degree preferred • Juris Doctorate degree • Registration as a patent attorney with USPTO and member of a state bar • 10-12 years of relevant experience in patent prosecution with global portfolios • Strong core patent prosecution skills and ability to independently manage IP dockets and drive strategy with outside counsel • Demonstrated ability to collaborate, build, and sustain effective partnerships with key stakeholders and project teams • Ability to travel internationally up to 25%

🏖️ Benefits

• base salary • annual bonus • equity grants • professional career development/growth opportunities • comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan