Patent Counsel

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Intellectual Property (IP) Group at Vir is looking for a Patent Attorney with experience in the biotechnology and life science industry who excels in a growing, fast-paced and collaborative environment.

You will report to the Head of IP at Vir. Responsibilities will include developing our global intellectual property portfolio in oncology and immunology, rending freedom to operate and patentability opinions, reviewing and negotiating IP-related agreements and providing IP support to a broad range of functions including research, clinical, manufacturing, alliance management, and business development. You will work both independently and in collaboration with teams around the globe.

This is an on-site position in our San Francisco Headquarters.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop and implement patent portfolio worldwide.
• Review invention disclosures and create filing strategy.
• Prosecute US and international patent applications.
• Draft and review documents for oppositions, observations, and other patent office proceedings.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate assessments, provide legal opinions and consultation.
• Be the main IP representative to assigned projects and make preliminary recommendations to management.
• Work with external collaborators and support in-licensed patent portfolios.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage outside counsel.
• Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of assigned projects.
• Participate in the drafting and negotiation of agreements relating to intellectual property rights.
• Provide IP support and due diligence review for business development activities.
• Review proposed publications and external disclosures.
• Participate in development of internal processes and training materials relating to IP.
• Provide high quality, practical legal advice, and identify and resolve critical legal and business issues arising from all areas of the organization.
• Foster collaborative relationships with a diverse set of partners across global sites and at all levels of the organization, and create efficient processes for communicating, advising, and working with those partners.
• Cultivate a culture that reflects a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community as part of an organization focused on bringing new insights and novel therapeutic options to patients worldwide.

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

• A Juris Doctorate and admission before a State Bar or qualified legal credentials in geography of operations.
• Minimum 13 years of industry and/or law firm experience.
• Experience building trust with the legal teams and functional partners across the company
• Experience working both on individual projects and projects requiring a high degree of collaboration.
• An understanding of genetic, protein, antibody, and recombinant technologies.
• Experience in the biotechnology, immunology, or pharmaceutical industries
• Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology, Life Science, pharmaceutical or related sciences.

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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER

The expected salary range for this position is $242,000 to $329,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Vir’s compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person’s experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes: compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir benefits and perks such as: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance benefits, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, child care reimbursement, education reimbursement, 401K match and lunch for all onsite employees!