Patent Counsel Chemistry

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• At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
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Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
• Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Gilead has operations in North, South and Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Gilead makes it a priority to increase access to its medicines for people who can benefit from them, regardless of where they live or their economic status.
• Patent Counsel, Chemistry
• This role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive patent portfolio strategies across Gilead's therapeutic areas, focusing on small molecule therapeutics. The Patent Counsel will advise research teams and management regarding risks and opportunities related to Gilead's intellectual property. As a member of Gilead's patent prosecution team, the Patent Counsel will be a member of Gilead's cross-functional research teams, working collaboratively with preclinical and clinical scientific teams to advance research and clinical candidates, in accordance with Gilead's Core Values and Leadership Commitments.
• Specific Responsibilities and Skills
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience with global patent prosecution and patent application drafting, preferably in organic chemistry, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology. The ideal candidate will also have experience performing landscape and FTO (freedom to operate) analysis. Proven ability to manage small molecule patent application drafting and prosecution is required. The ability to manage drafting or prosecution across different therapeutic modalities is a plus. Experience with IP transactions is also a plus. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate initiative and sound judgment and to have a service-oriented focus. The successful candidate will demonstrate Gilead's Core Values and Leadership Commitments through their work. The ability to proactively identify IP-related issues potentially impacting the business and to work cross-functionally to devise and communicate clear advice is essential. The successful candidate will be a part of the product attorney group reporting to a senior member of the patent prosecution team.
• Specific responsibilities will include:
• • Oversee and develop patent portfolios to protect Gilead's product pipeline with a focus on small molecule therapeutics.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in U.S. and foreign patent offices.
• Effectively supervise and manage activities of outside counsels.
• Advise non-legal colleagues regarding patent strategy and identification of patentable inventions.
• Conduct, and counsel cross-functional research teams on, FTO and patent landscape searches and analyses.
• Review and assist in the drafting and negotiation of nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of intellectual property.
• Review proposed publications regarding Gilead's research programs for potential IP issues.
• Prepare and conduct presentations to a variety of audiences on IP topics.
• Assist with procuring and/or advising on regulatory exclusivities and data protection.
Specific Education & Experience Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related sciences, advanced degree in organic chemistry is preferred.
• Requires a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission before a State bar.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• 4+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a law firm or in house, with considerable focus on small molecule therapeutics.
• Experience with FTO and patent landscape analysis.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must have strong client service orientation.
• Must have strong commitment to integrity, teamwork, excellence, inclusion, and accountability.
• Must possess the ability to work well with others in a team setting.
• Organizational skills, exceptional time management and attention to detail are a must.
The salary range for this position is:
$237,660.00 - $307,560.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
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