Senior Director

The Senior Director, AGC Patent Attorney will oversee and manage the companys intellectual property in the field of genetic medicines. These medicines are designed to alter genomes, enabling gene expression, silencing, or editing, and hold promise for treating a variety of diseases and medical conditions. The role will focus on protecting significant therapeutics in clinical development and innovations in genetic medicine technologies, including CRISPR/Cas genome engineering, anti-sense technologies, antibody-targeted therapeutics, and recombineering technologies.

This role will require 4 days per week onsite at our Global HQ Campus in Tarrytown, NY. This is not available as a fully remote / hybrid work.

A typical day may include:

• Identify and capture new inventions in CRISPR/Cas genome engineering, anti-sense, antibody-targeted therapeutics, and recombineering technologies.
• Prepare and manage global patent portfolios for genetic medicines technology platforms.
• Oversee outside counsel on various projects.
• Conduct patent landscape, freedom-to-operate, validity, and patentability assessments for Regenerons genetic medicines and report findings to senior management.
• Manage US and foreign administrative patent actions (e.g., post-grant oppositions, third-party submissions, inter partes reviews).
• Assist in litigation activities as needed.
• Support due diligence projects, agreements, transactional work, administrative initiatives, and policy questions.

This role may be for you if you have:

• A progressive career collaborating with top-tier scientists and business units to coordinate patent filings, protect trade secrets, and handle administrative patent actions, including post-grant oppositions in Europe.
• Significant expereince advising on emerging legal issues, staying updated on case law and legislative changes, and contributing to projects that uphold the highest legal and ethical standards
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Ability to handle a large and complex docket with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional communication skills, including presentation, interpersonal, writing, and conflict resolution.

To be considered for this role you must possess a Ph.D. in life sciences (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, immunology, neuroscience) with significant research experience and a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Admitted to practice before the USPTO and licensed to practice law in at least one state (preferably NY). At least 8-10 years of experience in biotechnology patent law in a law firm or corporate law department with a minimum 5 years of experience in patent application preparation and prosecution in the biological arts in a law firm setting.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way. We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

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