Hound finds 'Hidden Jobs'
Job Details  (Back to Search Results)
Senior Counsel, Patent Prosecution
Worcester, MA

Job Title: Senior Counsel, Patent Prosecution
Location: Worcester, MA
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 7 years
Salary: $151,500 - $288,000
Department: Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation Legal Team

Company Description:

- AbbVie is a leading pharmaceutical company that focuses on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions to address serious health issues.
- Mission is to have a positive impact on people's lives across key therapeutic areas, including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care.
- Offers products and services in the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

Job Description:

- Seeking in-house Senior Counsels to join the Patent Prosecution group within the Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal team.
- Positions will support AbbVie's Oncology, Immunology, and Neuroscience products.
- Based in Chicago, San Francisco, or Boston with a hybrid work model (on site 3 days/week).
- Develop and implement intellectual property strategies for AbbVie's products and product candidates.

Responsibilities:

- Create and implement intellectual property strategies to maximize AbbVie's competitive position.
- Provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams.
- Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide.
- Challenge and defend patents in post-grant proceedings.
- Conduct prior art searches and due diligence to support business development activities.

Qualifications:

- JD degree from an accredited law school, state bar admission, and registration to practice before the USPTO.
- 7 years of experience practicing patent law at a law firm and/or life sciences company.
- Strong technical background in pharmaceutical patent prosecution.
- Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Additional Information:

- Compensation range: $151,500 - $288,000
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
- Eligible for short-term and long-term incentive programs.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Note: Salary and benefits are subject to change and may vary depending on factors such as location and individual qualifications.






© 2014 Hound