Assistant General Counsel (Patent Litigation)

GSK•Upper Providence, PA

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel, Patent Litigation, develops and executes patent litigation strategy across GSK’s international intellectual property and product/technology portfolio, with a focus on litigation in the United States and Europe. Working within a global, matrixed structure, the role contributes to global patent disputes and strategies and proactively leads litigation strategy, including supervising external counsel. The position also helps prevent litigation and other disputes through pragmatic legal advice, identification of potential risks, and early resolution of disputes or claims when appropriate. It reports directly to the VP, Intellectual Property, Head of Patent Litigation. The role works in a changing global legal, regulatory, and scientific environment and collaborates with internal stakeholders and external counsel on complex, high-impact patent matters. It also drives innovation and AI initiatives related to litigation management and outcomes.

Requirements

Qualified U.S. attorney with a JD degree.
At least 8 years of significant experience with complex patent litigation in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industries.
Experience at a major U.S. law firm and/or in a large corporate litigation department.
Demonstrated experience with international IP litigation.

Nice To Haves

Extensive hands-on experience with all aspects of U.S. patent litigation, including fact and expert discovery, witness and report preparation, and in-court experience from motion practice through bench and jury trials.
Experience arguing before the court is a significant plus.
An advanced scientific degree and registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office are significant pluses.
Ability to work in a highly team-oriented environment.
Creative and strategic approach to IP development and enforcement.
Ability to communicate competently and confidently with senior management.

Responsibilities

Lead highly complex and significantly impactful patent enforcement initiatives.
Develop and execute litigation strategy across jurisdictions, particularly the United States and Europe.
Represent GSK at meetings, hearings, and trials.
Provide input and strategy for foreign proceedings, including European Patent Office, United Kingdom, German, and Unified Patent Court proceedings.
Manage competing priorities in a continually changing global legal, regulatory, and scientific environment.
Interface with employees at all levels, including the General Counsel and senior business and legal employees.
Build teamwork among employees involved in enforcement and defense of critical GSK intellectual property, and drive key learnings back into the department.
Work closely with external counsel and internal stakeholders to develop and drive litigation strategies worldwide, ensure compliance with company policies, and drive cost savings.
Develop creative solutions to complex legal issues.
Drive AI initiatives, including those related to litigation management and outcomes.
Help avoid litigation and other disputes through preventative, pragmatic legal advice, identification of potential risks, and early resolution of disputes or claims when necessary.