What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property position at Kailera Therapeutics, Inc.?
At Kailera, we are bold, authentic and committed to our mission of developing therapies that give people the power to transform their lives and elevate their overall health. Rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit and a team-oriented culture, we are working together to advance Kailera's mission to advance novel therapies for obesity and related conditions.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes collaboration, integrity, and excellence. As we expand, we seek the most talented individuals with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to join our team.
Preferred location is Waltham, MA or San Diego, CA. Will consider remote candidates.
What You'll Do :
The Vice President, Intellectual Property, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, will develop and execute Kailera's global IP strategy to support and protect the company's pipeline and innovation. This leader will work closely with R&D, business development, and legal teams to safeguard IP rights, assess risks, and drive innovation capture. The role will include managing the company's patent portfolio, advising on IP matters in transactions, and fostering a culture of creativity and compliance across the organization.
Responsibilities :
- Lead the development and implementation of a global IP strategy to support Kailera's product pipeline, development strategy and lifecycle management.
- Manage the company's patent portfolio, including prosecution, risk mitigation, and enforcement.
- Partner with R&D and business teams on patentability, freedom-to-operate, and IP risks.
- Oversee IP aspects of business development transactions, including licensing, collaborations, and other partnerships.
- Lead initiatives to identify, capture, and protect innovations from research and development activities.
- Anticipate and manage IP disputes, including litigation and oppositions, with outside counsel.
- Engage, supervise and effectively manage outside counsel.
- Provide IP training and build a culture of innovation across the company.
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Education :
Benefits of Working at Kailera
In addition to traditional benefits, we provide enhanced offerings designed to support the well-being and financial security of our team members and their families.
At Kailera, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture. How we treat our people is reflective of this commitment. We share the pay range for this particular role with the actual base salary depending upon factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, market factors, and experience.
Salary Range
245,000-$320,000 USD
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION :
Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age (40 and over), sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, domestic victim status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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Salary : $245,000 - $320,000