Senior 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 StatesSenior💰 $233,670 - $311,462 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 managing patent portfolios, conducting freedom-to-operate analyses, and developing IP strategies. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and external counsel.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered To Practice Before The USPTO10+ Years Patent Law ExperienceBachelor’s Degree In Chemistry, Biochemistry, Or Pharmaceutical SciencesJ.D. Degree And Admission To At Least One State BarIP Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Patent Application PreparationOffice Action ManagementFreedom-To-Operate AnalysisPatent Portfolio ManagementLicense Agreement DraftingPatent Landscape AnalysisIP Due Diligence EvaluationRegulatory Compliance MonitoringCross-Functional CollaborationAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationService-Oriented FocusIntegrityJudgment

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered To Practice Before The USPTOJ.D. Degree

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryIntellectual PropertyPatent LawBusiness DevelopmentResearch CollaborationLegal SupportComplianceRisk AssessmentCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and prosecute patent applications, including drafting, filing, and managing responses to office actions globally
Provide comprehensive program counseling to multiple functional areas
Develop and implement IP strategies protecting innovations and supporting business goals
Lead cross-functional collaboration with R&D, regulatory, commercial, and other departments
Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses and advise on patentability and infringement issues
Manage patent portfolios, patent landscape analyses, and patent strategies
Support business development due diligence by evaluating IP portfolios of partners and acquisition targets
Draft and negotiate license and research collaboration agreements
Manage outside counsel relationships for high-quality and cost-effective legal services
Engage business and technical teams with IP-related guidance and support
Monitor changes in patent laws and regulations and ensure compliance
Collaborate with in-house and outside attorneys to provide high-level legal support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered to practice before the USPTO
10 or more years of patent law experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Service-oriented focus with the ability to work as part of cross-functional teams and drive results
Highest integrity, excellent judgment, and ability to recognize and assess business risk and communicate legal issues
A J.D. degree and admission to at least one state bar are preferred
An advanced degree and/or scientific research experience is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings
Flexible Time Off (FTO) without a set accrual limit for eligible 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
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Wellbeing, flexibility, growth opportunities, and a supportive inclusive environment
Reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support for people with disabilities
Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available