Senior Counsel, Innovation Law - Patents

About the role

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is seeking an experienced small molecule patent attorney or agent to join our research center in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities

• Internal preparation and prosecution of patents.
• Provide patentability and freedom to operate advice.
• Support assets from preclinical development through global launches.
• Conduct IP due diligence in support of business development transactions.
• Provide IP support for collaboration agreements.
• Review proposed external disclosures.
• Support clients across multiple functional areas to provide strategic counsel to key stakeholders.
• Work closely with clients in various functions in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
• Collaborate with other in-house and outside attorneys to accomplish BMS objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum education of a J.D. degree or equivalent and admission to at least one state bar is required.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry or a related discipline is required.
• An advanced degree and/or scientific research experience are strongly preferred.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of patent law experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or in private practice supporting pharmaceutical/biotechnology clients.
• Service-oriented focus with ability to work as part of cross-functional teams and drive results.
• Highest integrity, excellent judgment and the ability to proactively recognize and effectively assess business risk and communicate legal issues to patent, legal and key stakeholders.

Benefits

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.