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Corporate Counsel, Corporate Patent Agent

Pfizer

Posted Jul 20

Full TimeRemoteLa Jolla

ROLE SUMMARY

The scope of the role will include being the lead patent agent or patent attorney for pre-clinical, clinical and approved small molecule therapeutic products within Pfizer’s innovative portfolio.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing intellectual property (IP) support for a variety of Research and Development projects, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications, monitoring third party research and development activities and other related support.
As a member of the Pfizer Patent Department Oncology group, preferably working onsite in La Jolla, CA at least 2 days a week, but only after COVID-19 workplace restrictions are removed.
Evaluating invention disclosures, identifying potential patent opportunities, preparing and filing patent applications and prosecuting them worldwide.
Performing prior art, patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
Supporting oppositions, post-grant reviews and other patent office proceedings as necessary.
Working closely with Research, Development, Regulatory and commercial focused legal teams as needed.
In consultation with Research and Development, managing the relevant patent portfolio to recommend retention, abandonments or cutbacks.
Providing legal support for IP aspects of relevant business/transactional matters, including conducting IP due diligence in support of potential licensing or acquisition opportunities.
Working with the IP Enforcement group as needed in support of IP litigation.
Ensuring consistently high quality and timeliness of IP advice and support, including docket management.
Managing docket costs, travel and use of outside counsel with a goal of ensuring that IP support is provided in a cost-effective manner that meets the budgetary goals of the IP Department.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

MS or PhD degree in chemistry, or closely related scientific field, or comparable research experience
Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
6-8 years of work experience in the sciences field
2+ years of relevant patent experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

J.D. and a member of at least one state bar, but US Patent Agents are encouraged to apply

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Primarily desk work involving the use of standard word processing and organizational computer applications.

Other Job Details:

Last Date to Apply for Job: July 23, 2021
Additional Location Information: La Jolla, CA
Eligible for Relocation Package
Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.

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