Associate VP – Assistant General Patent Counsel, IP Procurement

🕒 August 17

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $229.5k - $371.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

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Eli Lilly and Company

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10,000+ employees

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🏥 Healthcare

🧬 Biotechnology

💰 $6.5M Post-IPO Debt - Eli Lilly on 2024-02

Pharmaceuticals • Healthcare • Biotechnology

Eli Lilly and Company is a multinational pharmaceutical company that researches, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines across multiple therapeutic areas including diabetes, oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and pain. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lilly is known for its extensive R&D, clinical development, and global commercialization of biologic and small-molecule drugs. The company focuses on drug discovery, clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution.

📋 Description

• Develop comprehensive global patent strategies for key pharmaceutical assets • Develop patent application filing strategies covering innovations from discovery, clinical development, manufacturing, and beyond • Draft and prosecute patent applications in all jurisdictions • Assess freedom to operate • Analyze IP risks and develop strategic and tactical solutions aligned with business objectives and the competitive environment • Advise teams and senior management on exclusivity, patentability, freedom to operate, and risks • Communicate legal advice clearly and concisely • Stay current on global laws, court precedents, and regulations relevant to pharmaceutical products • Prioritize, lead, and manage projects • Contribute to new policies and procedures • Lead task-directed teams • Contribute to efficiency, collegiality, and collaboration

🎯 Requirements

• Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. institution • At least ten years of post-JD experience as a practicing patent attorney in a law firm or industry • Significant experience developing comprehensive patent strategies for pharmaceutical assets • Significant patent prosecution experience • Presently admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction • Presently licensed to represent clients in patent matters before the USPTO • In good standing in each state and in the USPTO, with no discipline issues on record • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field • Scientific background and prior work experience sufficient to communicate effectively with scientists and management about pharmaceutical discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization • Legally authorized to be employed in the United States • Experience with patent enforcement is a plus • Ability to work effectively with team members and management across all organizational levels • Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness working with senior leadership • Ability to establish relationships with business partners and research and development teams • Pharmaceutical industry experience in drug discovery or development, or significant experience and knowledge of drug discovery and development and/or pharmaceutical patent litigation • Ability to organize, work on, and prioritize multiple complex projects simultaneously to meet deadlines • Exceptional patent law acumen

🏖️ Benefits

• Company bonus eligibility, depending in part on company and individual performance • Company-sponsored 401(k) eligibility • Pension • Vacation benefits • Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Prescription drug benefits • Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts • Life insurance and death benefits • Time off and leave of absence benefits • Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities • Employee resource groups and support networks