Senior Counsel Ip

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Senior Counsel, IP
The candidate will be responsible for: Drafting and prosecution global patent portfolio in immunology and cell therapy areas; conducting freedom to operate and patentability assessment; reviewing and negotiating the IP provisions in agreements; providing IP support to a broad range of groups including Manufacturing, Research and Development, Alliance Management and Corporate Development; working collaboratively with the legal department and cross-functional groups at Gilead’s headquarters in Foster City, CA and at affiliates and subsidiaries around the globe. Draft and prosecute patent applications (US and foreign patent offices). Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of assigned projects. Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate reviews. Counsel research and colleagues in regards of patent portfolio and strategy. Review and assist in the drafting of nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of intellectual property. Review proposed publications in regards of potential invention disclosure. Provide support for in-licensing and acquisitions. Must have a Juris Doctorate and admission before a State bar or fully qualified legal credentials in geography of operations. Should have 7+ years of industry and/or law firm experience. Must be fully admitted to practice applicable laws in the country or jurisdictions of responsibility. Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills. Must have strong client service orientation. Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries preferred. Advanced degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Life Science or related sciences preferred.

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