Sr. IP Counsel Chemistry / Small Molecule

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

Neurocrine Biosciencesis a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visitneurocrine.com, and follow the company onLinkedIn,XandFacebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

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• Identification of inventions, patent drafting, and prosecution relating to small molecule pharmaceuticals

• Conducting strategic IP analysis and due diligence on the patent portfolios of Neurocrine's competitors and potential collaborators for patentability and freedom-to-operate

• Identifying opportunities for expanding Neurocrine's IP position in collaboration with members of various discovery, development and business groups within Neurocrine

• Working and communicating with collaborators and other external strategic partners in connection with developing a global IP strategy

• Reviewing and negotiating license agreements and IP-related clauses in other agreements

• Manage ANDA litigation and other IP-related contentious matters

• Managing the use of outside legal counsel globally

• Other duties assigned as required

• At least 10 years of in-house and/or law firm patent experience related to small molecule drugs

• Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office

• A graduate degree in organic chemistry or an allied chemistry discipline required, Ph.D. preferred; and a Juris Doctorate and admission to practice law in a US state or the District of Columbia required

• Industrial or academic scientific experience in small molecule therapeutics discovery, development, and/or manufacturing preferred, but not required

• A broad range of patent-related legal expertise required, including patent preparation, both U.S. and foreign prosecution, IP due diligence, strategic counseling and management of contentious IP matters with a particular emphasis on small molecule therapies and other pharmaceutical subject matter

• Experience with managing small molecule pharmaceutical exclusivity related legal matters including brand-on-brand patent litigation strategies and the aspects of regulatory affairs related to market exclusivity is preferred but not required

• Exceptional communication skills, including presentation, interpersonal interactions, written work and conflict resolution with an ability to effectively interact with Neurocrine team members at every level in the organization and across a wide range of scientific knowledge levels

• Experience with Orange Book and Patent Term Extension practice for the US and SPC practice for Europe is preferred but not required

• Ability to independently oversee legal matters, build and manage a small team of patent professionals (when and if needed), manage the use of outside legal counsel and work collaboratively with other personnel at Neurocrine

• Ability to set aggressive deadlines, handle multiple complex legal matters and see projects through to conclusion

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

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