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Sunovion Pharmaceuticals is looking for a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property to join our Legal Organization in Marlborough, MA.Strategic management and development of worldwide patent portfolio.Essential Functions
Help to manage and develop worldwide patent portfolio for all of Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co.’s North American subsidiary companies, including Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Tolero Pharmaceuticals and Boston Biomedical, through in-house drafting of patent applications and responses to worldwide PTO correspondence and efficient management of outside counsel.
Work closely with R&D teams to identify and protect new intellectual property, and counsel and educate scientists and product development teams on intellectual property matters.
Reviewing abstracts, manuscripts, posters and other information intended for public disclosure for possible IP concerns.
Review and analyze third party intellectual property to ensure patentability and freedom to operate, identify any potential issues and advise project teams.
Support business development activities with active participation on global due diligence teams.
Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, and internal and external counsel to proactively support products and business goals.
Manage trademark portfolio.
Provide transactional IP support for various types of agreements including licensing agreement, SRA, MTA, CDA, etc.
Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required
JD, 10 - 12 Years experience
At least 10 years patent experience with emphasis on pharmaceuticals.
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office required.
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and member of at least one U.S. state bar (Massachusetts preferred).
Advanced degree in chemistry or substantial R&D experience in the pharmaceutical field.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with people at different levels within the company. This is an extremely interactive role that requires excellent communication skills, the ability to identify innovations, and succinctly identify and communicate decisions to a team.
Demonstrated experience in drafting and prosecuting pharmaceutical patent applications in the U.S. and other countries, as well as conducting freedom to operate and patent invalidity and non-infringement analyses.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle and prioritize multiple time sensitive projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with scientists to identify and protect new inventions.
Exposure to litigation, the Hatch-Waxman Act including ANDA approvals, FDA forms for Orange Book listing, and patent term extension.
Ability to distill complexity and to communicate decisively with sound judgment.
Confidential Data: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.Compliance :Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sunovion are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.Lead the way to a healthier world by putting patients at the center of everything we doWe are focused on developing innovative therapies and transforming the lives of people with serious medical conditions. We are creating innovative psychiatric, neurological and respiratory therapies that help transform people's lives, while at the same time we are playing an increasingly active role in the future of global health.
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