Head of IP, RayzeBio (Small Molecule/Chemistry)

Bristol Myers Squibb•San Diego, CA

1d•$297,700 - $360,747•Hybrid

About The Position

We are building out RayzeBio's intellectual property (IP) function and are looking for an experienced IP attorney dedicated to leading IP strategy and operations for RayzeBio. This role will report into the BMS Law Department and is responsible for developing the vision and managing the execution of global IP strategy for RayzeBio's radiopharmaceutical portfolio. This position also comes with the opportunity to build and grow RayzeBio's IP team, including leading team members as the function scales, making this a strong opportunity for an IP attorney ready to take on leadership responsibilities.

Requirements

12+ years of patent prosecution and IP strategy experience, with substantial focus on small molecule, radiopharmaceutical, and/or peptide chemistry; a combination of law firm and in-house experience is strongly preferred.
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
J.D. degree or equivalent and admission to practice law in any U.S. state or the District of Columbia; admission in California preferred.
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences (or equivalent); an advanced degree and/or scientific research experience with radiopharmaceutical and/or peptide chemistry is preferred.
Demonstrated experience mentoring and managing patent attorneys and/or patent agents, or clear readiness to step into a people-leadership role.
Substantial experience providing IP due diligence and risk assessment in support of business development, licensing, and transactional activities.
Excellent judgment and the demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted strategic partner to senior legal and business leadership.
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple therapeutic programs and stakeholders.
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
Highest integrity, and the ability to proactively recognize and assess business risk and communicate legal issues to patent, legal, and general management.

Nice To Haves

an advanced degree and/or scientific research experience with radiopharmaceutical and/or peptide chemistry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and drive global IP strategy for RayzeBio's radiopharmaceutical pipeline, partnering closely with R&D, regulatory, business development, and commercial teams.
Serve as the IP lead for RayzeBio, providing IP input into business development, licensing, and other strategic transactions.
Manage RayzeBio's high complexity and strategically significant patent matters, including patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity/invalidity analyses.
Lead IP due diligence for M&A, licensing, and collaboration activities, evaluate the IP portfolios of potential partners and acquisition targets, and advise on risk.
Develop and implement trade secret protection policies and procedures.
Help build and develop RayzeBio's growing IP team, providing technical guidance and supporting career development of team members.
Own relationships with, and manage the performance and budget of, outside patent counsel globally to ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal services.
Draft, review, and negotiate IP provisions for RayzeBio's most complex and strategically significant transactional agreements, including license agreements, R&D/collaboration agreements, and other high-value strategic transactions.
Monitor developments in IP laws and regulations relevant to radiopharmaceuticals and small-molecule chemistry, and advise leadership on their implications.
Represent RayzeBio's IP function to internal stakeholders, BMS colleagues, and external partners, including at the leadership-team level as needed.

Benefits

wellbeing support
retirement and financial protection benefits
insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
11 paid company holidays
160 hours of paid vacation annually
3 optional holidays
paid sick leave
up to two paid volunteer days per year
summer hours flexibility
leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day