Associate IP Counsel

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as an Associate IP Counsel in Hillsboro, Oregon; North Carolina, Utah; 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.
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Oregon is $135,100.00-$185,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards