Attorney - Corporate Contracts, Contractor
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Director of Intellectual Property
Caribou Biosciences
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California
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💰 $260,000 - $300,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead IP strategy development and implementation for Caribou Biosciences
- Manage active global docket, including independently drafting and prosecuting U.S. patent applications and provide prosecution strategy and instructions to foreign counsel
- Lead IP due diligence for in- and out-licensing opportunities and strategic alliances
- Conduct freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity analyses
- Identify and assess IP risk and develop risk mitigation strategies in support of the Company’s product candidates
- Analyze new innovation disclosures and lead Patent Committee meetings
- Provide counseling to internal stakeholders on patent and related IP matters
- Advise on IP issues relating to clinical trials and regulatory approval
- Directly supervise Senior Paralegal, Intellectual Property, including managing workload, conducting performance evaluations, and supporting professional development
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment within the Legal Department
- Build effective relationships within the Company; provide in-depth, clear, and strategic patent and scientific expertise, education, guidance, and advice
- Maintain expertise in patent law, case law, and regulations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and other foreign patent offices
- The position is based onsite at Caribou’s Berkeley, California facility, a minimum of 2 days per week is required, and is not suitable for a fully remote working arrangement
Requirements
- A minimum of 7 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience, preferably in-house at a biotech or pharma company focused on cell and gene therapies and/or genome editing
- Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Deep knowledge of patent law, case law, and USPTO procedures
- J.D. law degree from an accredited U.S. law school, preferably admitted to practice in California
- Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences (immunology, molecular biology, etc.); M.S./Ph.D. desirable
- Experience with patent search tools and databases, including patent docketing and annuities systems (CPI)
- Demonstrated experience and success in building and leveraging global IP portfolios at all stages of prosecution
- Ability to grasp scientific and technical concepts quickly
- Ability to collaborate, work independently and proactively with minimum direction, and to balance competing priorities with a high level of professionalism and with the ability to reprioritize quickly and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent writing and analytical skills; ability to provide IP advice in a clear, concise manner, both verbally and in writing
- Skill in building and maintaining strong relationships with foreign counsel
- Openness to tackle new challenges, effectively utilizing available resources
- Deadline-driven
- Familiarity with trademark usage and practice
- Proven experience in leading and mentoring IP professionals
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and influence
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize team objectives while maintaining individual accountability
- Skilled in strategic planning, delegation, and performance management
- Excellent emotional intelligence and conflict resolution capabilities
- Ability to work onsite in Berkeley, CA
