What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director / Senior Director, Intellectual Property position at Altos Labs?

Our Mission

Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.

For more information, see our website at altoslabs.com.

Our Value

Our Single Altos Value : Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission

Diversity at Altos

We believe that diverse perspectives are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry. At Altos, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.

What You Will Contribute To Altos

Altos Labs is a biotechnology start-up that is dedicated to unraveling the deep biology of cellular rejuvenation programming. We are seeking an energetic and creative patent lawyer or patent agent to join a dynamic legal department that enables highly collaborative organizations to do great science and translate that science into novel therapeutics.

To thrive in this role, you should :

Strive for a deep understanding of our groundbreaking science;
Flourish as an embedded member of science and product teams so that you co-create high-value patent and transactional agreement portfolios;
Be an eager, curious, and creative problem solver for your business partners;
Remain steady when facing challenges, ambiguity, and shifting priorities;
Exhibit strong communication and relationship building skills that enable difficult conversations;
Revel in being part of, and contributing to a diverse and inclusive team;
Be energized by working in a fast-paced, dynamic start-up.

This position reports to the Head of Global IP and is an onsite role located in Redwood City, California.

Responsibilities

Be the first point of contact for all legal matters (including transactions) as a trusted advisor and partner for the Bay Area Institute.

Advise on and manage legal matters relating to patentability, invention capture, freedom to operate, due diligence assessments, portfolio development, adverse patent office actions, IP transaction agreements (including licensing, collaboration agreements, and strategic commercial agreements), IP enforcement, and other corporate initiatives.

Prepare global patent applications and over time prosecute and maintain global patent portfolios.

Provide advice and counsel on trade secrets, copyrights and trademarks.

Thrive as part of a global IP team and support projects and assignments across all sites as needed.

Foster a collaborative partnership with other legal, business, and science functions to provide advice and strategic counsel on IP matters.

Maintain current knowledge of IP case law and emerging industry trends.

Creatively balance competing priorities, legal risks, and operational challenges to deliver business goals.

Comfortably navigate ambiguity while providing pragmatic and actionable legal advice.

Manage outside counsel work product and budget.

Be a model of high integrity.

Other assignments and responsibilities as assigned by your manager.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

10 years of experience providing IP support to clients in the pharma or biotech industry, including at least 5 years in-house.

Bachelor’s degree required in biology, chemistry, or related sciences. Advanced degree in relevant technical area is a plus.

Registered before United States Patent and Trademark Office.

If US attorney,

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school is required.

Admission to the California Bar or the ability to qualify as Registered In-House Counsel.

Experience that includes all aspects of global IP portfolio management and IP transactions including invention capture, patent drafting, patent prosecution, due diligence, freedom to operate analysis, IP transactions (including licenses, collaborations, MTAs, and the like), adverse patent matter management (IPRs, ex parte reviews, oppositions, patent litigation, etc.), and IP and regulatory exclusivities.

Track record of :

Crafting and implementing innovative, business-oriented IP strategies in a rapidly shifting environment;

Working collaboratively, thinking on the fly, and using sound judgment to make practical decisions under tight timelines;

Tackling matters of first impression and outside of areas of expertise.

Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Global patent experience a plus.

Comfort with AI / ML technologies desired, but not required.

The salary range for Redwood City, CA :

Director, Intellectual Property

329,800 - $446,200

Senior Director, Intellectual Property

372,300 - $503,700

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

What We Want You To Know

We are a culture of collaboration and scientific excellence, and we believe in the values of inclusion and belonging to inspire innovation.

Altos Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Altos currently requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to legally required exemptions (e.g., due to a medical condition or sincerely-held religious belief).

Thank you for your interest in Altos Labs where we strive for a culture of scientific excellence, learning, and belonging.

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Salary : $329,800 - $446,200

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