Executive Director, Head of Molecule IP

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description:

BeOne Medicines is a rapidly growing, global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology drugs for the treatment of cancer. BeOne Medicines Legal and Compliance is building a team based on excellence, collaboration, and ongoing development to support BeOne Medicines mission.

• Lead an IP team in the US and China primarily focused on small molecule portfolio to build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio to support the Company’s R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts.
• Serve as a strategic partner and IP thought leader for the Company’s senior leaders in discovery, research, manufacturing, and development on patent, regulatory data exclusivity, trademark, and other intellectual property issues.
• Support corporate development, business development and research collaborations, including due diligence assessments, advise on contract drafting and negotiation, and alliance management.
• Monitor patent trends and case law developments in the US and major markets and adjust IP strategies; advocate positions important to BeOne Medicines in matters concerning IP government and regulatory policy.
• Conduct patent and prior art search, competitive landscape analysis, patentability, and freedom to operate analysis.
• Review draft publications and presentations.
• Provide litigation support, including validity and non-infringement analysis.

This position has managerial responsibilities.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to USPTO, and at least one state bar.
• Advanced degree in Chemistry, Organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry;
  Ph.D. preferred.
• At least 15 years or relevant experience in biopharmaceutical intellectual property practice with at least 7 years of in-house experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Supervisory experience preferred, including leading and managing IP attorneys and professionals.
• Deep understanding of global biopharmaceutical patent law, regulatory data protection, regulations and best practices in the US and other major markets.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and strong understanding of drug discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of small molecules, biologics and other types of drugs.
• Experience and skill at drafting patent applications and responses to patent office actions, and proven track record of patent portfolio development.
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate, as well as to work independently, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to understand complicated laws and regulations and translate them into practical, business-oriented legal counsel.
• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information, and to exercise discretion and judgment.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and be reliable and responsive.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to accept new responsibilities as needed.

Up to 10%

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

Salary Range: $ - $ annually

BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of…