Patent Counsel, Innovation Law

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Prepare and prosecute patent applications, including drafting, filing, and managing responses to office actions globally .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $208,760 - $278,265 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patent law with a focus on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, including the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, conducting freedom-to-operate analyses, and managing patent portfolios. Proficient in drafting and negotiating agreements while ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations.

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Registered To Practice Before The USPTOPatent Law ExperiencePatent Portfolio ManagementDrafting License AgreementsAnalytical Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Patent Application PreparationFreedom-To-Operate AnalysisPatent Landscape AnalysisDue Diligence SupportPatent Strategy DevelopmentOffice Action ManagementCompliance MonitoringScientific Research ExperienceNegotiation SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Service-Oriented FocusExcellent JudgmentAnalytical SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered To Practice Before The USPTO

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryIntellectual PropertyPatentabilityInfringement IssuesLegal ComplianceBusiness DevelopmentResearch CollaborationIP Portfolio EvaluationStakeholder Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and prosecute patent applications, including drafting, filing, and managing responses to office actions globally
Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses and provide strategic counsel on patentability and infringement issues
Manage patent portfolios, conduct patent landscape analyses, and develop patent strategies to protect BMS innovations
Provide due diligence support for business development activities by evaluating IP portfolios of potential partners and acquisition targets
Draft and negotiate license and research collaboration agreements
Manage relationships with outside counsel to ensure high-quality and cost-effective legal services
Engage regularly with business and technical teams to provide IP-related guidance and support
Monitor changes in patent laws and regulations and ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements
Support clients across multiple functional areas and collaborate with in-house and outside attorneys

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered to practice before the USPTO
7-10 years of patent law experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences
J.D. degree is preferred, but not required
Advanced degree and/or scientific research experience is preferred
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Service-oriented focus and ability to work as part of cross-functional teams and drive results
Highest integrity, excellent judgment, and ability to proactively recognize and effectively assess business risk
Ability to communicate legal issues to patent, legal, and key stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellbeing support
Retirement and financial protection benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S.-based exempt employees
11 paid company holidays each year
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires
3 optional holidays for eligible employees
Paid sick leave
Up to two paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leaves of absence
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support for people with disabilities
Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities