Corporate Counsel, Corporate Patent Agent

ROLE SUMMARY

The scope of the role will include being the lead patent agent  or patent attorney for pre-clinical, clinical and approved small molecule therapeutic products within Pfizer’s innovative portfolio.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing intellectual property (IP) support for a variety of Research and Development projects, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications, monitoring third party research and development activities and other related support.
• As a member of the Pfizer Patent Department Oncology group, preferably working onsite in La Jolla, CA or Boulder, CO at least 2 days a week, but only after COVID-19 workplace restrictions are removed.
• Evaluating invention disclosures, identifying potential patent opportunities, preparing and filing patent applications and prosecuting them worldwide.
• Performing prior art, patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Supporting oppositions, post-grant reviews and other patent office proceedings as necessary.
• Working closely with Research, Development, Regulatory and commercial focused legal teams as needed.
• In consultation with Research and Development, managing the relevant patent portfolio to recommend retention, abandonments or cutbacks.
• Providing legal support for IP aspects of relevant business/transactional matters, including conducting IP due diligence in support of potential licensing or acquisition opportunities.
• Working with the IP Enforcement group as needed in support of IP litigation.
• Ensuring consistently high quality and timeliness of IP advice and support, including docket management.
• Managing docket costs, travel and use of outside counsel with a goal of ensuring that IP support is provided in a cost-effective manner that meets the budgetary goals of the IP Department.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• MS or PhD degree in chemistry, or closely related scientific field, or comparable research experience
• Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• 6-8 years of work experience in the sciences field
• 2+ years of relevant patent experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. and a member of at least one state bar, but US Patent Agents are encouraged to apply

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily desk work involving the use of standard word processing and organizational computer applications.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional travel may be required, typically within the U.S. or Europe.

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply for Job: June 11, 2021
• Additional Location Information: Boulder, CO; La Jolla, CA
• Eligible for Relocation Package
• Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus

For roles based in Colorado:

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $146,500 to $244,100. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 20% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.