Chief International Patent Counsel -WYEYH-US-Madison-NJ-United States
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Provide strategic advice and counsel to international and affiliate management and others within company concerning international patent issues.
· Coordinate development and implementation of international patent strategies with internal patent prosecution group and therapeutic area attorneys.
· Provide advice and counsel to patent department regarding international developments in substantive patent law, policy, and political and business environment.
· Coordinate with patent litigation attorneys to direct and manage international patent litigation, including serving as the primary contact with affiliate management and where appropriate, supervising outside litigation counsel.
· Work with internal and external policy groups and advocacy groups to enhance development of intellectual property protections around the world.
· Assist with and provide counsel relating to potential divestments, acquisitions and technology-related agreements.
· Engage and supervise outside counsel as necessary and appropriate to advise on specific matters.
· Prepare opinions relating to various international patent issues.
· Coordinate activities of the International Patent Group with regional and affiliate general lawyers.
REQUIREMENTS:
¨ JD (or foreign equivalent) with top notch academic qualifications
¨ Member of at least one state bar (or foreign equivalent)
¨ Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Science focus (i.e., chemistry or biology)
¨ 10+ years of in-house and/or law firm experience in international patent law
¨ Pharmaceutical/health care experience preferred
¨ Litigation experience strongly preferred
¨ International legal training or work experience strongly preferred