[Hiring] Senior IP Counsel @BeiGene

Role Description

BeOne Medicines is seeking an experienced IP counsel to join our growing in-house IP legal team to serve as a senior IP counsel in our Biologics IP team and support BeOne Medicines’ R&D, business development, and commercialization efforts.

• Primarily focuses on building and maintaining a strong intellectual property portfolio to support the Company’s R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts on biologics products.
• Serve as a strategic partner for the Company’s senior leaders in discovery, research, manufacturing, and development on patent, regulatory data exclusivity, trademark, and other intellectual property issues.
• Support corporate development, business development, and research collaborations, including due diligence assessments, advise on 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 positions important to BeOne Medicines in matters concerning IP government and regulatory policy.
• Conduct patent and prior art search, competitive landscape analysis, patentability, and freedom to operate analysis.
• Review draft publications and presentations.
• Provide litigation support, including validity and non-infringement analysis.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to USPTO, and at least one state bar.
• Advanced degree in biological sciences, Ph.D. preferred.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in biopharmaceutical intellectual property practice.
• 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 and skill at drafting patent applications and responses to patent office actions, and proven track record of patent portfolio development.
• Experience developing IP portfolios for ADC and/or cell and gene therapy assets preferred.
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate, as well as to work independently, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to understand complicated laws and regulations and translate them into practical, business-oriented legal counsel.
• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information, and to exercise discretion and judgment.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and be reliable and responsive.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to accept new responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Up to 5% travel required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 401(k), FSA/HSA.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Wellness programs.
• Annual bonus plan for Non-Commercial roles and incentive compensation plan for Commercial roles.
• Opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock through discretionary equity awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Company Description

BeOne Medicines is a rapidly growing, global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology drugs for the treatment of cancer.