Associate Director, Intellectual Property

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The Associate Director, Patent Counsel directly supports Sarepta’s Gene Therapy/Editing platforms and pipeline of pre-clinical and clinical candidates, and reports to the Vice President, Head of Gene Therapy/Editing IP. This role works on a broad range of global patent preparation & prosecution matters in a fast-paced environment, builds and maintains a strong strategic intellectual property portfolio in support of the company’s drug discovery, development, and commercialization efforts. In addition, this role supports attorneys in the Legal IP group on transactional and contentious matters. This role works closely and collaboratively on a cross-functional basis, including research, development, and manufacturing teams as well as within the broader Legal department.

• Identify patentable inventions through frequent interactions with internal and external R&D project teams, facilitate the creation of appropriate patent protection strategies and execute on those strategies with guidance as needed.
• Independently provide global strategic direction to US outside counsel and foreign agents on patent filing and prosecution matters.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications directly with the USPTO., and in conjunction with external business partners and their IP counsel.
• Review proposed publications and presentations for potential impact on patent portfolio.
• Support the provision of IP landscapes, patentability, FTO opinions, and Due Diligence assessments for R&D pipeline programs and Business Development opportunities.
• Assist in the negotiation and drafting of agreements with IP implications (e.g., CDAs, MTAs, research agreements, licenses, etc.).
• Assist in IP contentious matters in US and foreign patent offices and courts.
• Educate and advise colleagues on intellectual property issues and good practices.

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school and Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Immunology or Biochemistry preferred; BS/MS degree in the above or similar fields with substantial relevant research experience in a Biotechnology area will be considered.
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and must be licensed or registered to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in prosecuting and preparing technically relevant patent applications at a highly regarded law firm and/or corporate legal department; law firm as well as in-house experience a plus..
• Meaningful preparation and prosecution experience with Biotechnology or Biopharmaceutical subject matter (e.g. molecular and/or cell biology; gene or cell therapy/editing, antibodies…etc). Additional experience with small molecule patent preparation and prosecution a plus.
• Experience with US and EP post-grant patent office proceedings a plus.
• Familiarity with agreements having IP implications.
• Familiarity with regulatory exclusivities for therapeutics filed under a BLA.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, written, verbal and visual communication skills and willingness to be a team player.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and drive projects cross-functionally across departments.
• Strong prioritization skills, ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities, and the ability to quickly adjust to shifting priorities and demanding deadlines when necessary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications; Word, Excel, Outlook.

#LI-Remote #LI-PM1 This position is remote. However, you will be expected to work on site at one of Sarepta's facilities in the United States and/or attend Company-sponsored in-person events from time to time. The targeted salary range for this position is $168,000 - $210,000 per year. Sarepta is making a good faith effort to be transparent and accurate around our hiring ranges. The salary offer is commensurate with Sarepta’s compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.