Intellectual Property Attorney, Prosecution
Company: CRISPR Therapeutics
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 29, 2023
Job Description:
Company OverviewCRISPR Therapeutics -is a leading gene editing
company focused on developing transformative gene-based medicines
for serious diseases using its proprietary CRISPR/Cas9 platform.
CRISPR/Cas9 is a revolutionary gene editing technology that allows
for precise, directed changes to genomic DNA. -CRISPR Therapeutics
-has established a portfolio of therapeutic programs across a broad
range of disease areas including hemoglobinopathies, oncology,
regenerative medicine and rare diseases. To accelerate and expand
its efforts, -CRISPR Therapeutics -has established strategic
partnerships with leading companies including -Bayer, Vertex
Pharmaceuticals -and -ViaCyte, Inc. -CRISPR Therapeutics AG -is
headquartered in -Zug, -Switzerland, with its wholly-owned -U.S.
-subsidiary, -CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc., and R&D operations in
-Boston, -Massachusetts -and -San Francisco, California, and
business offices in -London, -United Kingdom.Position
SummaryReporting to the General Counsel, the Intellectual Property
Attorney, Prosecution will play a key role in patent prosecution
and strategy for CRISPR's gene editing platform and diverse range
of therapeutic programs. The attorney will advise on a wide range
of intellectual property matters, including patent preparation and
prosecution, management of outside counsel, patent portfolio
management, and IP strategy. The Intellectual Property Attorney,
Prosecution will be closely involved with CRISPR's Intellectual
Property teams (internal and external), Research & Development
teams, Business Development team and other strategic
collaborators.Responsibilities
- Partner closely with various research teams to identify
potentially patentable subject matter as well as collaborate with
other internal stakeholders (e.g., research, development, business
development) on matters relating to the company's global IP
portfolio (e.g., due diligence in support of business development
activities)
- Actively manage the drafting, filing and prosecution of patent
applications worldwide, both directly and through management of
outside counsel
- Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses, both directly and through
management of outside counsel.
- Communicate with executive leadership team on IP strategy and
status of matters impacting the Company's IP portfolio
- Establish a strong relationship with outside counsel and be
willing to evaluate their advice independently
- Review proposed research papers and other publications for any
impact on patent strategies
- Develop and continually expands a thorough understanding of the
Company's current and planned business activities, products,
competitors, and markets and keep abreast of developing legal
trends, laws and regulations.Minimum Qualifications
- A U.S. patent attorney with at least a bachelor's degree in
Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other closely related field. An
MS or PhD is strongly preferred.
- At least 6 years of experience as a patent attorney in-house or
at an IP law firm supporting global IP matters related to
prosecution (filing and securing patents) in a field(s) related to
biology, chemistry or biochemistry, such as pharmaceuticals,
health, etc.
- Demonstrated ability in setting IP portfolio strategy and
implementing through effective patent drafting and prosecution
(both directly and supervising outside firms) across various
technology platforms and modalities. - Experience with IP
portfolios relating to clinical trial candidates preferred.
- Collaborative and consultative team player who possesses an
ability to work well both independently and in a team
environment.
- Pragmatic business acumen with the demonstrated ability to
recognize the business consequences of legal advice.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with high
level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- High energy and drive, including an ability to work beyond
regular business hours, if necessary. A "roll-up-the-shirt-sleeves"
attitude.
- Excellent interpersonal/people skills and the ability to
interact effectively at all levels of the organization and with
outside counsel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an
ability to convey complex legal principles clearly and
concisely.
- Mature judgment and experience handling confidential or
sensitive information with discretion.Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working as an in-house patent attorney for a
leading biotechnology company.
- An MS or PhD is strongly preferred.Competencies
- Collaborative - Openness, One Team
- Undaunted - Fearless, Can-do attitude
- Results Orientation - Delivering progress toward our mission.
Sense of urgency in solving problems.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit - Proactive. Ownership mindset.CRISPR
Therapeutics, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and
non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants
without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion,
national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic
information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected
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