Director, Senior IP Counsel

BeOne Medicines

. Build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio supporting R&D, manufacturing and commercialization of biologics products .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $211,000 - $271,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in biopharmaceutical intellectual property law, including patent portfolio development, regulatory data protection, and strategic collaboration with senior leaders. Proficient in conducting patent analyses and providing business-oriented legal counsel in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Juris DoctorAdmitted To USPTOBiopharmaceutical Patent LawPatent Portfolio DevelopmentExperience In Pharmaceutical Industry

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Hard Skills

Patent Application DraftingPatent Office ActionsPatentability AnalysisFreedom-To-Operate AnalysisCompetitive Landscape AnalysisLitigation SupportDue DiligenceContract DraftingNegotiationAlliance Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationIndependent WorkDiscretionJudgmentSelf-Motivated

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted To State Bar

Industry Keywords

BiologicsDrug DiscoveryDrug DevelopmentManufacturingCommercializationADCCell And Gene TherapyRegulatory Data ExclusivityIntellectual Property PortfolioPatent Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio supporting R&D, manufacturing and commercialization of biologics products
Serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders in discovery, research, manufacturing and development on patent, regulatory data exclusivity, trademark and other IP issues
Support corporate development, business development and research collaborations, including due diligence, contract drafting and negotiation, and alliance management
Monitor patent trends and case law developments in the US and major markets and adjust IP strategies
Advocate BeOne Medicines’ positions on IP government and regulatory policy matters
Conduct patent and prior art searches, competitive landscape analysis, patentability analysis and freedom-to-operate analysis
Review draft publications and presentations
Provide litigation support, including validity and non-infringement analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school
Admitted to USPTO and at least one state bar
At least 7 years of relevant experience in biopharmaceutical intellectual property practice
Advanced degree in biological sciences preferred; Ph.D. preferred
Deep understanding of global biopharmaceutical patent law, regulatory data protection, regulations and best practices in the US and other major markets
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and strong understanding of drug discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of biologics, small molecule and other types of drugs
Experience drafting patent applications and responses to patent office actions
Proven track record of patent portfolio development
Experience developing IP portfolios for ADC and/or cell and gene therapy assets preferred
Ability to collaborate and work independently while balancing competing priorities
Ability to understand complicated laws and regulations and translate them into practical, business-oriented legal counsel
Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information and exercise discretion and judgment
Self-motivated, reliable and responsive
Ability to be flexible and accept new responsibilities as needed
Willingness to travel up to 5%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan eligibility for non-commercial roles
Incentive compensation plan eligibility for commercial roles
Discretionary equity awards
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness