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$220k–$255k/yr
Full-time
postgraduate degree
Employer Contributed Retirement Plan, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance
Posted 32d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Patent Counsel manages the patent counsel function and develops intellectual property prosecution strategies for organic chemistry-related technologies. They also interface with faculty and scientific staff to provide legal support for licensing, contracts, and patent portfolio management.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, along with active bar membership and U.S. Patent Office registration. At least 5 years of specialized experience in organic chemistry patent law and proficiency with patent management software are required.
Full job description
ABOUT US:
Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.
POSITION TITLE:Senior Patent Counsel
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Patent Counsel (Organic Chemistry) will be responsible for working closely with the Chief Patent Counsel to manage the patent counsel function, ensuring maximum productivity and efficiency, and providing excellent service to internal customers including faculty and other scientific staff. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with world-renowned scientists and innovative technologies at the earliest stages of discovery, helping shape intellectual property strategy that supports groundbreaking advances in chemistry, biology, digital medicine, and translational science.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Prepare and prosecute assigned patent applications in field of expertise.
Work with Chief Patent Counsel to develop IP prosecution strategies portfolio development, patent risk assessment, and commercialization opportunities.
Interview inventors to collect disclosure information.
Provide prosecution support for other staff attorneys and assist co-counsel in interference and litigation proceedings.
Assist in management of Office of Patent Counsel (OPC) staff and projects.
Review assigned contracts for IP-related issues including licenses, MTA, RFOA, NDA and collaboration agreements and utilize legal expertise to advise on recommendations for improvement.
Manage assigned Authorizations of Unlicensed Matters
Conduct prior art searches.
Instruct outside patent counsel on licensed matters.
Interface with Scripps Research employees of all levels including executives, faculty, and administrative staff
Communicate and negotiate with outside companies, universities & institutes on patent-related matters.
Execute documents on behalf of Office of Patent Counsel (OPC) for Scripps Research
Provide support to Office of Technology Development (OTD) and TSRI legally in connection with licensing efforts and licensee compliance.
Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.
REQUIREMENTS:
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or similar field
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Bar membership required, California Bar membership preferred.
Must be registered with the U.S. Patent Office
5+ years’ experience as a patent attorney specializing in organic chemistry-related patents.
Prior experience successfully working with scientists on patent matters required.
Prior experience using patent portfolio management and docketing software required.
Proficiency with Word, Chemdraw, PowerPoint and common chemical structure software
Proficiency with searching databases: USPTO, WIPO, CAS and Reaxys
Desire and ability to contribute where needed, regardless of level.
While subject to change based on business needs, this is an on-campus position requiring a minimum of 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home.
While subject to change based on business needs, this is an on-campus position requiring a minimum of 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home.
COMPENSATION:
The expected hiring range for this position is $220,000 to $255,000/annually, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
Free, on-site parking
The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.
EEO Statement:
The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
Translating groundbreaking scientific discoveries into major therapeutic advances
Industry
Biotechnology Research
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2012
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
LinkedIn followers
6,187
The Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines is a pioneering translational research institute dedicated to accelerating the next generation of medicines for critical unmet needs. We are a leading nonprofit drug discovery engine bringing treatments from discovery into the clinic across multiple disease areas.
As a division of Scripps Research—the largest private, nonprofit biomedical research organization in the United States ranked for its impact on innovation—we leverage a wide range of world-renowned, pioneering scientific approaches and technologies. Our self-sustaining model encourages bold exploration of ideas with far-reaching impact, while facilitating the transition of these ideas into clinical development.
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