Counsel, IP

Gilead Sciences • Foster City, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description
Patent Counsel
This role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive patent portfolio strategies across Gilead’s therapeutic areas, focusing on biologic therapeutics. The Patent Counsel will advise research teams regarding risks and opportunities related to Gilead’s intellectual property. As a member of Gilead’s patent prosecution team located in Foster City, California, the Patent Counsel will be a member of Gilead’s cross-functional research teams, working collaboratively with preclinical and clinical scientific teams to advance research and clinical candidates, in accordance with Gilead’s Core Values and Leadership Commitments. The Patent Counsel will be based in Foster City, CA and is onsite/hybrid- 3 days in the office.

Requirements

• Requires a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission before a State bar.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related sciences
• 4 years of experience with global patent prosecution and patent application drafting, preferably protein biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology.
• Experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a law firm or in-house, with considerable focus on biologic therapeutics.
• Experience with FTO and patent landscape analysis.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must have strong client service orientation.
• Must have strong commitment to integrity, teamwork, excellence, inclusion, and accountability.
• Must possess the ability to work well with others in a team setting.
• Organizational skills, exceptional time management and attention to detail are a must.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree in biochemistry or molecular biology is a plus.
• Experience with small molecule chemistry is a plus.
• The ability to manage drafting or prosecution across different therapeutic modalities is a plus.
• Experience with IP transactions is also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop patent portfolios to protect Gilead’s product pipeline with a focus on biologic therapeutics.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in U.S. and foreign patent offices.
• Effectively supervise and manage activities of outside counsels.
• Advise non-legal colleagues regarding patent strategy and identification of patentable inventions.
• Effectively partner with patent informatics on strategies for FTO and patent landscape searches.
• Conduct FTO and patent landscape analyses.
• Counsel cross-functional research teams on findings.
• Review and assist in the drafting and negotiation of nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of intellectual property.
• Review proposed publications regarding Gilead’s research programs for potential IP issues.
• Prepare and conduct presentations to a variety of audiences on IP topics.
• Assist with procuring and/or advising on regulatory exclusivities and data protection.

Benefits

• company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• discretionary annual bonus
• discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior