Senior IP Counsel, US

BeiGene continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

BeiGene is a rapidly growing, global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology drugs for the treatment of cancer. Likewise, BeiGene’s Legal and Compliance is building a team based on excellence, collaboration, and ongoing development to support BeiGene’s mission.

We are seeking an experienced IP counsel to join our growing in-house IP legal team to support BeiGene’s R&D, business development, and commercialization efforts as we further our vision to develop and commercialize molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology cancer therapeutics. This position will report to the head of Biologics IP, US.

Responsibilities

• Primarily focus on biologics portfolio in conducting patent and prior art search, competitive landscape analysis, patentability, and freedom to operate analysis.
• Serve as a strategic partner and IP thought leader for the Company in discovery, research, manufacturing, and development on patent, regulatory data exclusivity, trademark, and other intellectual property issues.
• Collaborate with outside counsel, R&D, business development, and other functions as needed on patent filing and prosecution matters.
• Build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio to support the Company’s R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts.
• Support corporate development, business development and research collaborations, including due diligence assessments, advise on contract drafting and negotiation, and alliance management.
• Monitor patent trends and case law developments in the US and major markets and adjust IP strategies.
• Review draft publications and presentations.
• Provide litigation support, including validity and non-infringement analysis.
• Technology field includes antibodies, such as mAbs, bispecific antibodies, antibody-drug-conjugates (ADCs), mRNAs, CAR-T therapies, NK cell therapies, stem cell therapies, gene-editing cell therapies, etc.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to USPTO, and at least one state bar.
• At least 7 years or relevant experience in biopharmaceutical intellectual property practice; advanced degree in biological sciences preferred.
• Deep understanding of global biopharmaceutical patent law, regulatory data protection, regulations and best practices in the US and other major markets.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and strong understanding of drug discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of biologics, small molecule and other types of drugs.
• Experience and skill at drafting patent applications and responses to patent office actions, and proven track record of patent portfolio development.
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate, as well as to work independently, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to understand complicated laws and regulations and translate them into practical, business-oriented legal counsel.
• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information, and to exercise discretion and judgment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no managerial responsibilities.

Competencies:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically in accordance with BeiGene’s Code of Conduct, policies and procedures.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Follows instructions and responds to management direction.

• Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Shares expertise with others.

• Adaptability – Able to adapt to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method t