AbbVie
Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property & Strategy
AbbVie, South San Francisco, California, us, 94083
Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property & Strategy
AbbVie
is searching for an in‑house Senior Counsel for its Patent Prosecution group, part of the Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal team. The role supports AbbVie’s pharmaceutical products and allows hybrid work (onsite 3+ days/week) from offices in Irvine, CA; South San Francisco, CA; North Chicago, IL; or Waltham, MA.
Base pay range: $156,000 – $296,500 per year.
Company Description AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address tomorrow’s medical challenges. The company focuses on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, along with its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information, visit abbvie.com.
Responsibilities
Maximize AbbVie’s competitive position by creating and implementing intellectual property strategies.
Provide legal advice and counsel to cross‑functional R&D and business teams on IP‑related matters.
Draft, file, and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide, directly and through 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 perform due diligence to support business development activities.
Qualifications
JD from an accredited law school, state bar admission enabling in‑house practice, and registration to practice before the USPTO.
5+ years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney or patent agent at a law firm or life sciences company, including substantial U.S. and foreign prosecution.
Experience with India, China, and emerging markets is a plus.
Technical background relevant to pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as:
Experience with small‑molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery & development.
Technical degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering.
Medical device experience is a plus.
Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines.
Additional Information
The compensation range described is the range of possible base pay AbbVie believes it will pay for this role based on the job grade. Individual compensation within this range will vary by location and other factors.
Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
Eligibility for short‑term and long‑term incentive programs.
Equal Opportunity AbbVie is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, and transforming lives. Veterans and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.
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is searching for an in‑house Senior Counsel for its Patent Prosecution group, part of the Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal team. The role supports AbbVie’s pharmaceutical products and allows hybrid work (onsite 3+ days/week) from offices in Irvine, CA; South San Francisco, CA; North Chicago, IL; or Waltham, MA.
Base pay range: $156,000 – $296,500 per year.
Company Description AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address tomorrow’s medical challenges. The company focuses on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, along with its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information, visit abbvie.com.
Responsibilities
Maximize AbbVie’s competitive position by creating and implementing intellectual property strategies.
Provide legal advice and counsel to cross‑functional R&D and business teams on IP‑related matters.
Draft, file, and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide, directly and through 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 perform due diligence to support business development activities.
Qualifications
JD from an accredited law school, state bar admission enabling in‑house practice, and registration to practice before the USPTO.
5+ years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney or patent agent at a law firm or life sciences company, including substantial U.S. and foreign prosecution.
Experience with India, China, and emerging markets is a plus.
Technical background relevant to pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as:
Experience with small‑molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery & development.
Technical degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering.
Medical device experience is a plus.
Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and people skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines.
Additional Information
The compensation range described is the range of possible base pay AbbVie believes it will pay for this role based on the job grade. Individual compensation within this range will vary by location and other factors.
Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
Eligibility for short‑term and long‑term incentive programs.
Equal Opportunity AbbVie is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, and transforming lives. Veterans and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.
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