Senior Director, Intellectual Property Counsel

Spyre Therapeutics

. Develop and execute global intellectual property strategies aligned with the company’s pipeline, research priorities, and corporate objectives .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $320,000 - $336,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in developing and executing global intellectual property strategies, managing complex patent portfolios, and conducting thorough patent analyses. Proficient in advising cross-functional teams on intellectual property risks and practices while overseeing outside counsel and managing budgets.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolActive Admission To U.S. State BarRegistration To Practice Before The U.S. Patent And Trademark Office12+ Years Of Biotechnology Or Pharmaceutical Patent Law ExperienceExtensive Experience Drafting And Prosecuting Patent Applications

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Hard Skills

Patent Portfolio ManagementDrafting Patent ApplicationsPatent ProsecutionFreedom-To-Operate AnalysisPatentability AnalysisInfringement AnalysisIntellectual Property Due DiligenceNegotiating Licensing AgreementsManaging Patent BudgetsConducting Patent Disputes

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAbility To Build Effective RelationshipsIndependent Work EthicSound Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Patent And Trademark Office Registration

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsIntellectual Property LawDrug DiscoveryBiologicsAntibodiesImmunologyInflammationPatent LawTrade Secrets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute global intellectual property strategies aligned with the company’s pipeline, research priorities, and corporate objectives
Build and manage patent portfolios covering drug candidates, formulations, manufacturing processes, methods of use, and other innovations
Draft, review, and oversee preparation and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications
Evaluate invention disclosures and identify patentable discoveries with scientists
Identify and protect trade secrets
Conduct and oversee freedom-to-operate, patentability, validity, and infringement analyses
Support life cycle and exclusivity planning, including patent term extension opportunities
Monitor competitor patent activity and relevant intellectual property developments
Support trademark clearance and protection for product brand names
Advise discovery, translational science, CMC, clinical development, and other internal teams
Review publications, presentations, and external disclosures to protect intellectual property
Provide guidance on inventorship, ownership, confidentiality, trade secrets, and intellectual property risks
Educate internal stakeholders on intellectual property practices
Support intellectual property aspects of licensing, research collaborations, co-development agreements, material transfer agreements, and other strategic transactions
Conduct and support intellectual property due diligence
Draft, review, and negotiate intellectual property provisions in agreements
Select, direct, and oversee outside patent counsel and intellectual property service providers globally
Oversee patent dockets, filing deadlines, annuities, and portfolio records
Manage intellectual property budgets, forecasts, and outside counsel spending
Recommend portfolio prioritization and resource allocation
Advise executive leadership and potentially assume Chief Intellectual Property Counsel responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active admission to at least one U.S. state bar
Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
At least 12 years of relevant biotechnology or pharmaceutical patent law experience
Experience at a leading intellectual property law firm and within an in-house biotechnology or pharmaceutical legal department
Strong technical understanding of biological and pharmaceutical drug discovery and development, particularly biologics, antibodies, immunology, and inflammation
Extensive hands-on experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications and managing complex global patent portfolios
Experience with patent disputes, oppositions, or other post-grant proceedings
Experience conducting freedom-to-operate, patentability, validity, and infringement analyses
Experience supporting intellectual property due diligence and negotiating intellectual property provisions in licensing and collaboration agreements
Ability to oversee outside counsel, manage budgets, and prioritize competing demands
Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex legal and scientific issues clearly
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and build effective relationships across scientific and business teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market competitive compensation and benefits package
Performance bonus
Equity grant opportunities
Health benefits
Welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Unlimited PTO
Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year
Professional development opportunities
Remote working environment with frequent in-person meetings
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and contribute to meaningful medicines