Global Head of Intellectual Property
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Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology
company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening
diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing
advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology
platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen
receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK)
cell-based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world,
we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of
safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients
worldwide.
Company Information
Legend
Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and
one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset,
New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse
array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic
chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural
killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around
the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the
discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for
patients worldwide.
Legend Biotech entered into a global
collaboration agreement with Janssen Biotech, Inc. to develop,
manufacture and commercialize ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel).
Through our strategic partnership, we look to advance the promise of
an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple
myeloma.
Role Overview
The Global Head
of Intellectual Property leads Legend Biotech’s global intellectual
property strategy, supporting multiple research and business groups
around the world. The position reports directly to the General Counsel
of Legend Biotech
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and direct Legend’s global intellectual property strategy, partnering closely with the General Counsel to guide business teams and executives.
- Ensure ongoing alignment of intellectual property strategy and action plans to global corporate strategy.
- Work closely with the executive team to provide practical advice on intellectual property investments and uses, including quarterly IP updates to key management and occasional presentations to Board of Directors.
- Develop excellent relationships with all operational teams and ensure that intellectual property needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
- Direct a full range of patent support functions (including patent preparation and prosecution, maintenance and post-grant proceedings in Ireland and other jurisdictions).
- Perform freedom-to-operate studies, render opinions, and manage outside counsel.
- Support commercial transactions and help drive intellectual property business development and collaboration opportunities relating to Legend’s intellectual property.
- Develop and manage a global intellectual property team.
- Manage intellectual property budget for law firms and other IP-related expenditures.
- Oversee compliance under various license agreements and other intellectual property agreements and obligations.
- Direct strategy for and manage intellectual property litigation and proceedings.
- Review product and technical publications and partner with R&D and business teams to protect intellectual property and comply with applicable laws.
- Contribute as needed on other matters for legal team.
- A J.D. from an accredited Ireland law school (or the equivalent); high degree of academic achievement.
- Licensed to practice law in one or more Ireland states
- Admission to the Ireland Patent and Trademark Office.
- Technologically savvy with a post-graduate degree, preferably in biochemistry, chemistry, biology, or related discipline, and have fluency in molecular and cell biology. We will consider other technical backgrounds where a candidate has demonstrated competencies in biotechnology or life sciences.
- At least 15 years of law firm and/or corporate legal department experience, including experience: drafting and prosecuting biotech/biological patent applications , rendering patentability and infringement opinions and drafting and negotiating licensing and other technology transactions.
- Experience managing intellectual property attorneys and other professionals.
- Experience advising executives on intellectual property decisions.
- Experience or a strong interest in business development or other strategic activities to leverage investments in intellectual property.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills and judgment.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to
think strategically, effectively engage in-house clients, and give
well organized, thoughtful presentations to technical and
non-technical members of senior management.
Proficient English level is required
Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.
Seniority level
- Seniority level Director
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Legal
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