Counsel, IP

About the role

This role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive patent portfolio strategies across Gilead's therapeutic areas, focusing on biologic therapeutics. The Patent Counsel will advise research teams regarding risks and opportunities related to Gilead's intellectual property. As a member of Gilead's patent prosecution team located in Foster City, California, the Patent Counsel will be a member of Gilead's cross-functional research teams, working collaboratively with preclinical and clinical scientific teams to advance research and clinical candidates, in accordance with Gilead's Core Values and Leadership Commitments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop patent portfolios to protect Gilead’s product pipeline with a focus on biologic therapeutics.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in U.S. and foreign patent offices.
• Effectively supervise and manage activities of outside counsels.
• Advise non-legal colleagues regarding patent strategy and identification of patentable inventions.
• Effectively partner with patent informatics on strategies for FTO and patent landscape searches.
• Conduct FTO and patent landscape analyses.
• Counsel cross-functional research teams on findings.
• Review and assist in the drafting and negotiation of nondisclosure, research, license and other agreements involving the use, transfer, or ownership of intellectual property.
• Review proposed publications regarding Gilead’s research programs for potential IP issues.
• Prepare and conduct presentations to a variety of audiences on IP topics.
• Aid in procuring and/or advising on regulatory exclusivities and data protection.

Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of experience with global patent prosecution and patent application drafting, preferably protein biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology.
• Experience with small molecule chemistry is a plus.
• Experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a law firm or in-house, with considerable focus on biologic therapeutics.
• Experience with FTO and patent landscape analysis.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Requires a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission before a State bar.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related sciences, advanced degree in biochemistry or molecular biology is a plus.

People Leader Accountabilities

• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and hold them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

Pay

The salary range for this position is: $226,185.00 - $292,710.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*. For Additional Benefits Information, Visit here.

Schedule

The Patent Counsel is based in Foster City, CA and is onsite/hybrid- 3 days in the office.