Director, Intellectual Property & Transactions

Novavax

76d • $226,200 - $305,350

About The Position

Novavax is a mission-driven company with a rich history of innovation aimed at eradicating disease, preventing serious illness, and saving lives. We are seeking a Director of Legal Affairs, Intellectual Property and Transactions. The ideal candidate will be a patent attorney with 10-12 years of experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house experience, and advising on a wide range of intellectual property-related matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science discipline with emphasis in organic chemistry and/or immunology preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Registration as a patent attorney with USPTO and member of a state bar.
• 10-12 years of relevant experience in patent prosecution with global portfolios.
• Strong core patent prosecution skills and ability to independently manage IP dockets and drive strategy with outside counsel.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, build, and sustain effective partnerships with key stakeholders and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with research & development to identify new inventions; implement strategies for patent protection throughout all phases of development.
• Direct outside counsel on preparation and prosecution of worldwide patent portfolio; assist with patentability assessments.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Novavax’ current and planned business activities, products, competitors, and markets, and keep abreast of developing IP and other legal trends, laws and regulations.
• Lead freedom-to-operate initiative and support mitigation measures.
• Identify training needs within the company and develop training materials on relevant IP laws and related business issues.
• Support IP related transactions and licensing and due diligence activities.
• Manage outside counsel on patent & trademark application preparation and prosecution, worldwide portfolio management, patentability, freedom-to-operate.

Benefits

• Base salary
• Annual bonus
• Equity grants
• Professional career development/growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees