Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property

Join Daiichi Sankyo US as an Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property. Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology. Summary The Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property is responsible for the protection of and maximization of Daiichi Sankyo's US IP portfolio and foreign counterparts. This position will handle all aspects of U.S. patent litigation, U.S. Patent Office proceedings, IP counseling, manage prosecution of a portfolio of patents and patent applications in the U.S. and globally, and provide legal support for licensing, co-promotion, co-development, clinical trial collaboration, co-marketing and acquisition agreements. Responsibilities Carries out pre-litigation investigations, assists in selection of outside litigation counsel, directs strategy for, and manages patent litigations and patent office proceedings. Provides legal support, as needed in negotiating, drafting and reviewing licensing, co-promotion, co-development, co-marketing, clinical trial collaboration, companion diagnostic, and acquisition agreements. Conducts patent due diligence for local licensing-in product candidates for Daiichi Sankyo Inc. (U.S.) and global licensing-in product candidates. Manages prosecution of a portfolio of patents and patent applications in the U.S. and globally, including patent term extensions, and SPCs. Works closely with development teams to monitor results, new uses, etc. arising during research and development of products and to manage disclosures and publications of such findings. Works closely with teams for pipeline and marketed products, in order to manage/process patent term extensions, Orange Book listings, claims for regulatory exclusivity. Monitors current developments in several key legal areas and provides updates regarding same. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree In Chemistry or Biology sciences required JD from Law School of recognized standing, and Bar Admission in NJ required Admission to the Patent Bar/practice in the U.S. Patent Office preferred 10 or More Years post-law school experience in patent litigation, life sciences IP transactions work and/or patent prosecution required 4 or More Years pharmaceutical industry experience preferred Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Salary Range : $238,275.00 - $397,125.00

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