Full-Time

Patent Counsel

Posted on 8/29/2024

Vir Biotechnology

Vir Biotechnology

501-1,000 employees

Develops monoclonal antibodies for infectious diseases

AI & Machine Learning
Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$242k - $329.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

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

Category
Intellectual Property (IP)
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • 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.

Vir Biotechnology develops treatments that leverage the immune system to combat infectious diseases. The company uses a proprietary monoclonal antibody platform combined with machine learning to create a database of human antibodies, which aids in developing effective medicines. Their pipeline includes candidates for hepatitis B, hepatitis delta, HIV, and various viruses like influenza and COVID-19. Vir stands out by collaborating with industry leaders and organizations to accelerate scientific advancements, with the goal of transforming lives through innovative therapies.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$640.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in AI-driven drug discovery benefits Vir's AI capabilities.
  • The rise of personalized medicine aligns with Vir's monoclonal antibody focus.
  • Global pandemic preparedness funding supports Vir's broad-spectrum antiviral therapies.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership instability due to key executive resignations may disrupt operations.
  • Job cuts and facility closures indicate potential financial strain.
  • Struggles to diversify beyond COVID-19 antibody success may impact revenue growth.

What makes Vir Biotechnology unique

  • Vir Biotechnology uses AI-enhanced capabilities for monoclonal antibody development.
  • The company focuses on immune system manipulation for targeted therapies.
  • Vir's pipeline includes a potential functional cure for chronic hepatitis B.

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Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Employer matched 401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Childcare assistance

Tuition reimbursement

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