Ionis Brand
Assistant/ Associate Director, In-House Patent Agent - Biochemistry or Molecular
Ionis Brand, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92011
Assistant/Associate Director, In-House Patent Agent - Biochemistry Or Molecular/Cellular Biology
Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We're pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals. At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees. With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money and energy into making our onsite, hybrid and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive. We're building on our rich history, and we believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. If you're passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, we invite you to apply and join us. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career! Ionis seeks a patent agent to assist in managing day-to-day intellectual property efforts to support multiple compounds in pre-clinical/clinical development featuring the company's innovative RNA- and DNA-targeted technology. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of IP related matters with an emphasis on patent preparation, patent prosecution, publication review, IP diligence, and freedom-to-operate and patentability opinion drafting. Responsibilities: Identifying inventions and drafting and prosecuting patent applications relating to RNA- and DNA-targeted technology Reviewing scientific publications Conducting strategic IP analysis and due diligence, including analyzing third-party patent portfolios Preparing FTO and patentability opinions Providing support for offensive and defensive legal proceedings including IPRs, reexams, oppositions, and patent litigation Supporting IP licensing and transactions and reviewing IP aspects of contracts Managing the use of outside legal counsel, globally Participate and contribute to ongoing IP initiatives and professional development activities Other duties as assigned Requirements: At least 6 years of experience patenting in the life sciences, preferably in therapeutics, and some experience with a law firm preferred Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office Graduate degree in biochemistry or molecular/cellular biology, or equivalent experience Experience in patent preparation, global patent prosecution, and IP due diligence Exceptional interpersonal skills and the capacity to work and communicate effectively with the supervising patent attorney and collaborate with research and development teams Excellent judgment, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to escalate legal matters as needed Professional, clear, and concise written and verbal communication High degree of professionalism and strong ethical standards Keen attention to detail Ability to enthusiastically set and meet aggressive deadlines while staying organized Capable of appropriately prioritizing and handling multiple complex legal matters to ensure timely project completion Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers.
Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We're pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals. At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees. With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money and energy into making our onsite, hybrid and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive. We're building on our rich history, and we believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. If you're passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, we invite you to apply and join us. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career! Ionis seeks a patent agent to assist in managing day-to-day intellectual property efforts to support multiple compounds in pre-clinical/clinical development featuring the company's innovative RNA- and DNA-targeted technology. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of IP related matters with an emphasis on patent preparation, patent prosecution, publication review, IP diligence, and freedom-to-operate and patentability opinion drafting. Responsibilities: Identifying inventions and drafting and prosecuting patent applications relating to RNA- and DNA-targeted technology Reviewing scientific publications Conducting strategic IP analysis and due diligence, including analyzing third-party patent portfolios Preparing FTO and patentability opinions Providing support for offensive and defensive legal proceedings including IPRs, reexams, oppositions, and patent litigation Supporting IP licensing and transactions and reviewing IP aspects of contracts Managing the use of outside legal counsel, globally Participate and contribute to ongoing IP initiatives and professional development activities Other duties as assigned Requirements: At least 6 years of experience patenting in the life sciences, preferably in therapeutics, and some experience with a law firm preferred Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office Graduate degree in biochemistry or molecular/cellular biology, or equivalent experience Experience in patent preparation, global patent prosecution, and IP due diligence Exceptional interpersonal skills and the capacity to work and communicate effectively with the supervising patent attorney and collaborate with research and development teams Excellent judgment, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to escalate legal matters as needed Professional, clear, and concise written and verbal communication High degree of professionalism and strong ethical standards Keen attention to detail Ability to enthusiastically set and meet aggressive deadlines while staying organized Capable of appropriately prioritizing and handling multiple complex legal matters to ensure timely project completion Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers.