Senior Director, Patent Counsel

PTC Therapeutics, Inc.•Warren Township, NJ

1d•$250,800 - $290,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Patent Counsel supports PTC Therapeutics’ global Intellectual Property legal needs. Working under the supervision and direction of the in-house Global Head of Intellectual Property and in close collaboration with PTC’s research organization and internal IP legal team, this role prepares and prosecutes patent applications in support of the company’s Research and Development goals. The position also works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on IP-related matters and ensures adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures as appropriate. This is a hybrid, office-based position based at either the Warren, New Jersey or Mountain View, California facility, with an onsite expectation of 2–3 days per week. Travel is approximately 10%.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible, related legal experience, including at least 3 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in-house or at a law firm in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related environments.
Admission to at least one state bar.
Registration to practice before the United States Patent Office.
Demonstrated experience preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications.
Understanding of the role of patents in drug-related regulatory environments.
High degree of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to strict deadlines and guidelines.
Reliable self-starter with the ability to influence without direct authority.
Demonstrated proficiency with advanced functionality in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed team environment with internal and external team members.
Analytical thinking, excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
Excellent planning, organization, and time-management skills, including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in a relevant chemistry discipline, pharmacy, or PharmD.
Experience in a drug discovery role within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related environment.
Hands-on, laboratory-based scientific experience.
Experience filing patent applications with the USPTO or a related entity.
Experience with SharePoint, ChemDraw, EFS Web, and/or Adobe.

Responsibilities

Prepare and prosecute patent applications as needed to support PTC’s R&D goals.
Manage the product-related international patent docket.
Work cross-functionally to gather and analyze information necessary to prepare patent applications.
Perform freedom-to-operate and patent portfolio analyses for prospective business development activities.
Attend internal meetings with key stakeholders to obtain subject matter background.
Provide direction and support to ensure patentability requirements for drafted applications are met and aligned with strategic filing timelines.
Contribute expertise to R&D and IP team discussions to develop and execute patent preparation and filing strategies.
Review examination communications from U.S. and non-U.S. patent offices.
Consult with IP team personnel as needed to provide instructions to external IP counsel regarding potential responses.
Review draft responses from external IP counsel and provide direction or instructions as appropriate.
Perform additional duties as requested or required.
Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures as appropriate.