Senior Director – Patent Counsel, Genetic Medicines

Eli Lilly and Company

. Draft and prosecute globally patent applications, primarily related to genetic medicines .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $214,500 - $314,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft and prosecute globally patent applications, primarily related to genetic medicines
Participate and contribute to overall patent portfolio strategy
Analyze risks and develop sound tactical strategies/approaches/solutions
Advise teams and senior management about exclusivity, freedom to operate, contract management, and litigation risks
Apply a continuous improvement approach by remaining well versed in global laws, court precedents, and regulations
Prioritize and manage a variety of projects; lead task-directed teams
Contribute to efficiency, collegiality, and collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)
Four or more years of post-JD experience as a patent attorney in a law firm or industry
Licensed to practice law in at least one of the 50 States
Licensed to represent clients in patent matters before the USPTO
Collaborate effectively with team members and members of management across all levels
At least 4 years of technical experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a scientific position
Innovatively and proactively finds opportunities and looks for new, creative solutions
High learning agility
Sensitivity to others; composure under stress
Ability to organize, to multi-task effectively and to direct others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
pension
vacation benefits
eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
flexible benefits (e.g. healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
life insurance and death benefits
certain time off and leave of absence benefits
well-being benefits (e.g. employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

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Hard Skills & Tools

patent application draftingpatent prosecutionrisk analysiscontract managementlitigation risk assessmentglobal lawscourt precedentsregulationsscientific analysispatent matters representation

Soft Skills

collaborationproject managementleadershipinnovationproblem-solvinglearning agilitycomposure under stressorganizational skillsmulti-taskingcommunication

Certifications

Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)licensed to practice lawlicensed to represent clients before the USPTO