The Director, Patent Attorney will work collaboratively with our research and development teams to develop, protect, and manage Regeneron’s valuable intellectual property pertaining to therapeutic molecules. This role will be responsible for patent activities relating to approved and pipeline therapeutic molecules in our Immunology & Inflammation (I&I) therapeutic area.
This role is based 4 days onsite at Regeneron’s headquarters in Tarrytown, NY and is not open to fully remote work arrangements.
As a Director, Patent Attorney, a typical day might include:
- Identifying and capturing new inventions relating to therapeutic antibodies, formulations of therapeutic antibodies, or methods of treatment based on preclinical or clinical research
- Working with outside counsel to prepare and prosecute US and international patent applications
- Managing the implementation of coordinated global patent strategies
- Assisting in US or foreign patent administrative actions (e.g., post-grant oppositions, post grant reviews)
- Monitoring clinical programs and continued research and development efforts, including reviewing related planned publications or disclosures
- Conducting or assisting in patent landscape, freedom-to-operate, or competitive intelligence assessments relating to Regeneron’s therapeutic molecules
- Assisting in litigation or transactional activities as needed.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- Ability to work independently and handle a large and complex docket with minimal supervision
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information accurately and concisely
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively and build trust with colleagues and clients at all levels of the organization.
- Have a Ph.D. in the life sciences (e.g., molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, biochemistry, or related fields)
- Be admitted to practice before the USPTO and licensed to practice law in at least one state (member of the NY bar or eligible for in-house licensure in NY)
- Have at least 4-5 years of experience in a law firm and/or corporate law department preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the life sciences
- Have experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications related to large molecule biologics, especially antibodies.