State Licensed Patent Counsel

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Senior Director - Patent Counsel specializing in AI innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IP strategies for AI-related pharmaceutical innovations
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in various jurisdictions related to AI-facilitated pharmaceutical innovations
• Advise teams on exclusivity, freedom to operate, and AI-specific risks while contributing to departmental strategies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific field relevant to pharmaceutical sciences
• Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. institution
• Four years of post-JD experience as a practicing attorney
• Two or more years of post-JD experience as a patent attorney
• Currently admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and licensed to represent clients in patent matters before the USPTO