In-House Patent Attorney Or Patent Agent, Life Sciences

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We are pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With five currently marketed medicines for serious diseases and an expansive late-stage pipeline, we continue to build upon our groundbreaking innovations in science and technology to provide greater value to patients; and we are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know our success is a direct result of the exceptional talent and dedication of our employees.

With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money, and energy into making our onsite and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive.

We are building on our rich history, and believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. We invite you to apply and join us if you're passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, our employees, and our organization. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

IN-HOUSE PATENT ATTORNEY OR PATENT AGENT, LIFE SCIENCES

SUMMARY:

Ionis seeks a patent attorney or agent to assist in developing global IP strategies and managing day to day intellectual property efforts to support the company's innovative genetic medicine technology platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of intellectual property related matters, with an emphasis on patent preparation and prosecution for biologics, agreement review, and strategic counseling.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicating with scientists inside the company to stay informed of new technological developments

• Identifying inventions, drafting patent applications, and managing global patent portfolios in proteins, peptides, genetic medicines, and large molecule delivery technologies

• Advising internal clients on a wide range of intellectual property related matters

• Conducting strategic IP analysis and due diligence, including analyzing third-party patent portfolios

• Aligning with company collaborators and strategic partners in connection with developing a global IP strategy

• Managing outside legal counsel globally

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office

• Optionally, a J.D. and admission to practice law in any US state or the District of Colombia (California preferred)

• Graduate degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field, Ph.D. strongly preferred

• At least 2 years patent experience related to life sciences, some experience with a law firm preferred

• Experience in patent preparation, U.S. and foreign prosecution, IP due diligence, and strategic counseling

• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• High degree of professionalism and strong ethical standards

• Excellent judgment and problem-solving abilities

• Keen attention to detail

• Ability to independently oversee legal matters, manage the use of outside legal counsel, and work collaboratively with research and business leads

• Ability to set and meet aggressive deadlines, handle multiple complex legal matters, and complete projects in a timely manner

Please visit our website, www.ionis.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS003393

Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details: Ionis Benefits

Full Benefits Link: https://www.ionis.com/careers/working-at-ionis/#:~:text=to%20Applicants%C2%A0%C2%BB-,Benefits,-Employees%20are%20rewarded

The pay scale for this position is $113,078 to $258,065

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers.