Description:

Senior IP Counsel, Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Biotech
What you will do:
Let's do this! Let's change the world. In this vital role A Worldwide Pioneer in Biotechnology is looking for an experienced Intellectual Property professional with a solid background in computer and data sciences, as well as their applications in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors to protect A Worldwide Pioneer in Biotechnology's investment in computational innovation across the company. A Worldwide Pioneer in Biotechnology is harnessing the power of computational modeling to revolutionize the discovery and development of groundbreaking therapies for treating grievous illnesses.

The successful candidate will work individually and in legal teams and on cross-functional Research, Development, Operations and/or business teams across various geographies and time zones to identify patentable subject matter, create and implement effective IP strategies, assess third party landscapes, draft and prosecute patent applications, direct foreign counsel, and advise internal stakeholders and decision-makers. Knowledge and experience practicing patent law in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) is highly preferred.

This Senior Patent Counsel position can be remotely located with the United States OR work from one of these A Worldwide Pioneer in Biotechnology locations: Thousand Oaks, CA OR Cambridge, MA or South San Francisco, CA.

What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Sr Counsel we seek will have these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:
J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction

Or
Four plus (4+) years of experience practicing intellectual property law

Or
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Or
B.A. or B.S. in computer science, bioengineering, computational biology, bioinformatics, mathematics, or electrical engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

Ten (10) or more years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law
Five (5) or more years of experience practicing patent law in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), deep learning, data sciences, computational biology, bioinformatics or bioengineering
Experience in conducting freedom to operate analyses and protection of software and AI/ML inventions globally through patent procurement, copyright, and/or trade secrets
Experience in advising technical teams on AI-related IP issues, including data rights and open-source software license issues arising from AI usage
An advanced degree such as a master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Bioengineering, Computational Biology, or Bioinformatics, or in another discipline with a dissertation or thesis having a significant AI/ML component
Solid understanding of basic molecular biology
Experience in pharmaceutical industry and knowledge of the drug development process, or digital healthcare industry
Excellent analytic and legal writing skills
Outstanding communication, and collaborative skills necessary to effectively partner with and advise data scientists and other stakeholders in highly cross-functional teams
Strong management and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and in teams, prioritize workflow and work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Develop strong legal strategies in emerging field
Experience negotiating and drafting licenses and other agreements involving AI/ML technologies
Experience in U.S. and/or foreign adversarial proceedings (such as patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, or oppositions)