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Patent Counsel

Updated on 9/11/2024

Vir Biotechnology

Vir Biotechnology

501-1,000 employees

Develops treatments for infectious diseases

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$242k - $329.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

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 is at the forefront of combating infectious diseases, leveraging advanced technologies such as a proprietary monoclonal antibody platform along with machine learning and artificial intelligence. This focus not only prioritizes public health but also fosters a culture of continuous innovation and commitment to scientific excellence. Working here means contributing to pivotal developments that address some of the most pressing global health challenges today, such as influenza, HIV, and COVID-19, in an environment that values cutting-edge research and a collaborative spirit.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$908.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent bullish quarterly reports and increased analyst estimates suggest strong financial performance.
  • Significant investments, such as the $214,000 from Diversified Trust Co, indicate confidence in Vir's future prospects.
  • Presentations at high-profile conferences like J.P. Morgan's Annual Healthcare Conference and AASLD's The Liver Meeting® enhance Vir's visibility and credibility in the biotech community.

What critics are saying

  • Recent layoffs and facility shutdowns indicate potential financial instability and operational challenges.
  • The resignation of key executives, including the CFO and Chief Medical Officer, could lead to strategic and leadership uncertainties.

What makes Vir Biotechnology unique

  • Vir Biotechnology's focus on leveraging immunology expertise to engineer human antibodies into powerful medicines sets it apart from competitors.
  • Their rapid growth, as evidenced by being ranked the fastest-growing company in North America on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, highlights their market impact.
  • Vir's ongoing Phase 2 trials for chronic hepatitis delta and B demonstrate their commitment to addressing unmet medical needs with innovative therapies.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Employer matched 401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Childcare assistance

Tuition reimbursement