
Associate IP Counsel
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Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as an Associate IP Counsel at one of our Thermo Fisher sites nearest you in Hillsboro, Oregon, North Carolina or Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Make a significant impact in cell and gene therapy and cell biology.
Job Description
The Associate IP Counsel will work with R&D partners and the IP Department to support our bioproduction and biosciences. This role includes managing IP strategies and developing patent portfolios in various areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop robust patent portfolios in the areas of cell biology, cell and gene therapy, genome editing, and related fields.
- Capture strategic innovations and review invention submissions with IP Review Boards to protect Company IP and foster a culture of innovation.
- Advise collaborators on risk mitigation strategies, such as conducting freedom to operate analyses for new product launches.
- Drive revenue generation through commercial contract and licensing negotiations.
- Develop and implement focused IP strategies to support business and commercial goals.
- Educate key collaborators to protect company assets.
- Participate in IP Department initiatives, embodying a leader with vision and encouraging collaboration and teamwork.
Required Experience and Skills:
Education
- Technical degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience
- 6+ years of experience in managing global patent portfolios in cell biology, cell and gene therapy, or genome editing.
- 3+ years of law firm experience required.
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a scientific or engineering field preferred.
- Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
Characteristics
- Strong business insight and understanding of business drivers.
- Proven ability to manage work efficiently and exercise good judgment.
- Self-motivated, driven, and autonomous.
- Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
- Inclusive leader, comfortable in dynamic, diverse teams.
- Effective communicator across teams and regions.
- Skilled teacher with the ability to convey concepts clearly.
- Principled with strong ethics and integrity.
- Experience with IP litigation is a plus.
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