Apogee Therapeutics

Director, Patent Attorney

Apogee Therapeutics

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $245,000 - $275,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Prepare and prosecute patent applications, including drafting applications and responses to Office Actions before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Coordinate patent filing and prosecution strategy ex-US (globally) and instruct foreign counsel accordingly
  • Work alongside scientific and technical colleagues to identify patenting opportunities and convert innovative ideas into patent applications
  • Conduct patent and patent application landscape analyses and provide guidance to stakeholders
  • Perform patentability analyses and communicate guidance to stakeholders
  • Perform freedom-to-operate assessments, identify and investigate any potential risks and assist with any risk-mitigation measures
  • Communicate patent-related information clearly, concisely and carefully with colleagues across functions

Requirements

  • An advanced degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering or related field
  • A Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and membership in a state bar
  • Registration as a patent attorney with the US Patent & Trademark Office
  • 5+ years of experience as a patent attorney at a law firm or in-house in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry (preferably a combination of both)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment and manage competing priorities
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Strong work ethic with the willingness and ability to take initiative and think and work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with team members across the organization as well as external counsel
  • Proficiency with SharePoint, and Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
  • Successfully exhibit Apogee’s C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
  • Position requires up to 10% travel including mandatory in-person attendance at Apogee All Hands meetings typically held twice per year
Benefits
  • A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly
  • Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
  • We provide competitive time off, including three weeks PTO, two one-week company-wide shutdowns a year and dedicated paid sick leave
  • Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
  • Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
patent application preparationpatent prosecutionpatentability analysisfreedom-to-operate assessmentpatent landscape analysisrisk mitigationbiotechnologybiochemistrycell biologymolecular biology
Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailinitiativeindependent workcreativitystrategic thinkingcollaborationadaptability
Certifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D.)patent attorney registration