Requirements: English
Company: Seqirus A CSL Company
Region: Cambridge, Estados Unidos
The incumbent will have responsibility for the preparation, filing, prosecution, maintenance and protection of patents generated by the organization or licensed in from third parties; analyzing third party patents for freedom to operate issues. He/she will work closely with R&D; on such matters. He/she will also provide support for R&D; related agreements and to business development on licensing negotiations and agreements as appropriate. He/she will instruct and direct external lawyers and patent attorneys in relation to patent related matters.Major Accountabilities:Actively contributes to the development of global IP strategies for SeqirusManages implementation of global IP strategies for certain of the Seqirus patent portfolio, seeking and maintaining an appropriate level of protectionInstructs patent attorneys in respect of the relevant patent portfolioKeeps informed of research and development activity being conducted by Seqirus and/or its collaborators with the aim of securing protection for any ideas, inventions or discoveriesProvides Seqirus with guidance on research and development programs such that they may generate protectable intellectual property and not infringe on the intellectual property of othersSupports Seqirus legal group with advice on intellectual property issues relating to agreementsSupports Seqirus business development group with advice on relevant intellectual property issues and inputs into IP due diligence activities.Supports Seqirus business development department by participating in IP licensing discussions and negotiations where appropriate.Reviews proposed publications with particular emphasis on ensuring the protection of intellectual property.Maintains up to date IP summaries for Seqirus projectsConducts all activities in compliance with relevant policy and SOPsHas high level of awareness and application of relevant industry standardsMinimum Requirements:B.S. Degree in Scientific Field (preferred) with at least 3 years experienceQualified Patent Attorney or Patent AgentIndustry Experience highly regarded.Proven track record of experience in Patent management in an R & D drug discovery/development environmentScientifically capableExcellent analytical skillsNegotiation skillsExcellent communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsWorker Type: Employee- Worker Sub Type: Regular