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Patent Attorney, Chemistry

This position will manage, direct and leverage designated patent and related intellectual property (IP) activities within NIBR.

Primary responsibilities will include:

.Identify, draft, file and prosecute patent applications for all inventions arising from NIBR projects: technologies, biological targets, New Chemical Entities, secondary patents (e.g., additional indications, combinations).

.Take active responsibility for the patent portfolio of all technologies, targets and projects through to NIBR/Pharma transfer.

.Formulate patent strategies for key NIBR clients, including the Disease Areas, Early Biology Platforms, and Global Discovery Chemistry that secure target and technology Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), enable IP defense(s) and which could contribute to future product protection.

.Direct outside council

prosecution and opinion services
.Proactively provide critical IP perspective on key decision-making bodies at NIBR.

.Provide IP support to Strategic Alliances, including IP strategies leading to transaction opportunities, evaluation of in-licensing opportunities, negotiation support, contract drafting during active transactions; with Head of NIBR IP and Strategic Alliances explore options for development candidates failing to transition into full clinical development or failing prior to Phase III.

.Define product-supporting strategies with Pharma patent attorneys prior to NIBR/Pharma transfer; support product strategies of GPTs and Business Franchises/Business Units following NIBR/Pharma transfer as needed.

.Conduct target clearance/patent audits at appropriate stage gate consistent with NIBR Patents guidelines; coordinate with corresponding Pharma attorney.

.Direct the NIBR IP Search & Analytics team to provide integrated search support NIBR Disease Areas, Biology Platforms, and Global Discovery Chemistry.

.Persistently partner, challenge and counsel NIBR clients on opportunities to protect their inventions.

.Maximize effective communication with NIBR scientists and leadership.
.Timely review of assigned external publication requests.