Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Counsel, Patent Prosecution - Aesthetics & Eyecare
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, North Chicago, Illinois, us, 60086
Overview
AbbVie is seeking an in-house Counsel for the Patent Prosecution group within AbbVie\'s Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal team. The role focuses on developing and implementing intellectual property strategies for AbbVie\'s products and product candidates, supporting AbbVie\'s Aesthetics, Eyecare, and pharmaceutical lines. The position is based in North Chicago with a hybrid work model (onsite 3+ days per week). Responsibilities
Maximize AbbVie\'s competitive position through creation and implementation of intellectual property strategies Provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams on a variety of IP-related matters Draft, file, and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide both directly and through management of outside counsel Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, interference, and other post-grant proceedings Conduct prior art searches, analyze third-party patent positions, and conduct due diligence to support business development activities Qualifications
JD degree from an accredited law school, state bar admission enabling in-house practice (specific state not required), and registration to practice before the USPTO 3+ years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney at a law firm and/or life sciences or medical aesthetics company, including substantial U.S. and foreign patent prosecution
Experience with India, China, and emerging markets a plus
Technical background relevant for pharmaceutical and medical aesthetic patent prosecution, such as:
Experience with small molecule, biological pharmaceutical, and/or medical aesthetics discovery & development, and/or Technical degree in relevant field, such as biomedical engineering, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or molecular biology
Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines Additional Information
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. Note:
No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company\'s sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company\'s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit the following: US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: Note: The original job description may contain location-based pay disclosures. This line has been preserved for compliance purposes without altering substantive content.
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AbbVie is seeking an in-house Counsel for the Patent Prosecution group within AbbVie\'s Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal team. The role focuses on developing and implementing intellectual property strategies for AbbVie\'s products and product candidates, supporting AbbVie\'s Aesthetics, Eyecare, and pharmaceutical lines. The position is based in North Chicago with a hybrid work model (onsite 3+ days per week). Responsibilities
Maximize AbbVie\'s competitive position through creation and implementation of intellectual property strategies Provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams on a variety of IP-related matters Draft, file, and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide both directly and through management of outside counsel Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, interference, and other post-grant proceedings Conduct prior art searches, analyze third-party patent positions, and conduct due diligence to support business development activities Qualifications
JD degree from an accredited law school, state bar admission enabling in-house practice (specific state not required), and registration to practice before the USPTO 3+ years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney at a law firm and/or life sciences or medical aesthetics company, including substantial U.S. and foreign patent prosecution
Experience with India, China, and emerging markets a plus
Technical background relevant for pharmaceutical and medical aesthetic patent prosecution, such as:
Experience with small molecule, biological pharmaceutical, and/or medical aesthetics discovery & development, and/or Technical degree in relevant field, such as biomedical engineering, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or molecular biology
Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines Additional Information
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. Note:
No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company\'s sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company\'s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit the following: US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: Note: The original job description may contain location-based pay disclosures. This line has been preserved for compliance purposes without altering substantive content.
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