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Tris Pharma, Inc. (www.trispharma.com) is a leading privately‑owned U.S. biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines for ADHD, spectrum disorders, anxiety, pain, and addiction. With over 150 U.S. and international patents, we market several branded ADHD products and license them in the U.S. and abroad. Our pipeline spans neuroscience and other therapeutic categories, built on proprietary science and technology.
Our team members drive our success through excellence, collaboration, and open communication. We value respectful, honest dialogue that supports individual and team growth.
We are hiring an experienced attorney to serve as Head of Intellectual Property at our Monmouth Junction, NJ facility.
Responsibilities
Examines patents, file histories, prior art, ongoing litigations and citizen’s petitions to inform strategies for product applications and potential acquisitions.
Assists in assessing and guiding formulation development in view of patents and potential strategic litigation (including Hatch‑Waxman).
Secures freedom‑to‑operate and patent analyses for in‑house products and potential acquisitions.
Assists R&D in assessing patents relating to bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients, routes of synthesis, finished dosage forms, and polymorphs.
Designs and manages prior‑art searches for targeted technologies or products.
Partners with R&D and Regulatory Affairs for Orange Book listings and patent certifications; drafts and files global patent applications and secures patent rights.
Provides legal counsel and training on trademark protection, copyrights and trade secrets.
Oversees patent litigation and disputes.
Monitors legislative changes affecting pharmaceutical intellectual property.
Interacts cross‑functionally to gather and analyze information necessary to optimize the patent and IP portfolio; assists with negotiation of IP license agreements.
Attends internal meetings with key stakeholders to obtain subject‑matter background; provides direction and support to ensure patentability requirements and strategic timing align with company goals; contributes expertise to R&D and IP strategy discussions.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; bar admission in one or more U.S. states; minimum 10 years of legal experience, including at least 5 years specializing in patent preparation and prosecution within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related industry.
Strong knowledge of patent prosecution, FDA regulations and IP litigation.
Excellent understanding of patents in drug‑related regulatory environments (procurement, enforcement, monetization, etc.).
Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Current, hands‑on experience preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications.
Strong working knowledge of, and/or direct exposure to, pharmaceutical business functions and new‑product development processes (Compliance, R&D, Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Government Affairs, etc.).
Ability to influence without direct authority.
Work Arrangements Hybrid work environment: local candidates must work the majority of the week in the office; non‑local candidates must come to the office several times a month. The position requires some domestic and international travel.
Salary and Benefits Anticipated salary range: $250,000–$310,000 per year. Base salary contingent on education, experience, and industry standards. Bonus‑eligible. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401(k) with match, life insurance, paid company holidays, PTO, paid volunteer time, and employee resource groups.
Equal Opportunity Tris Pharma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, LGBTQ, and other groups.
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Our team members drive our success through excellence, collaboration, and open communication. We value respectful, honest dialogue that supports individual and team growth.
We are hiring an experienced attorney to serve as Head of Intellectual Property at our Monmouth Junction, NJ facility.
Responsibilities
Examines patents, file histories, prior art, ongoing litigations and citizen’s petitions to inform strategies for product applications and potential acquisitions.
Assists in assessing and guiding formulation development in view of patents and potential strategic litigation (including Hatch‑Waxman).
Secures freedom‑to‑operate and patent analyses for in‑house products and potential acquisitions.
Assists R&D in assessing patents relating to bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients, routes of synthesis, finished dosage forms, and polymorphs.
Designs and manages prior‑art searches for targeted technologies or products.
Partners with R&D and Regulatory Affairs for Orange Book listings and patent certifications; drafts and files global patent applications and secures patent rights.
Provides legal counsel and training on trademark protection, copyrights and trade secrets.
Oversees patent litigation and disputes.
Monitors legislative changes affecting pharmaceutical intellectual property.
Interacts cross‑functionally to gather and analyze information necessary to optimize the patent and IP portfolio; assists with negotiation of IP license agreements.
Attends internal meetings with key stakeholders to obtain subject‑matter background; provides direction and support to ensure patentability requirements and strategic timing align with company goals; contributes expertise to R&D and IP strategy discussions.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; bar admission in one or more U.S. states; minimum 10 years of legal experience, including at least 5 years specializing in patent preparation and prosecution within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related industry.
Strong knowledge of patent prosecution, FDA regulations and IP litigation.
Excellent understanding of patents in drug‑related regulatory environments (procurement, enforcement, monetization, etc.).
Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Current, hands‑on experience preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications.
Strong working knowledge of, and/or direct exposure to, pharmaceutical business functions and new‑product development processes (Compliance, R&D, Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Government Affairs, etc.).
Ability to influence without direct authority.
Work Arrangements Hybrid work environment: local candidates must work the majority of the week in the office; non‑local candidates must come to the office several times a month. The position requires some domestic and international travel.
Salary and Benefits Anticipated salary range: $250,000–$310,000 per year. Base salary contingent on education, experience, and industry standards. Bonus‑eligible. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401(k) with match, life insurance, paid company holidays, PTO, paid volunteer time, and employee resource groups.
Equal Opportunity Tris Pharma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, LGBTQ, and other groups.
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