Patent Agent (Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical)

Overview A global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to Solve On Incyte follows science to find solutions for patients with unmet medical needs. Through the discovery development and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics Incyte has established a portfolio of first-in-class medicines for patients and a strong pipeline of products in Hematology Oncology and Inflammation and Autoimmunity Headquartered in Wilmington Delaware Incyte has operations in North America Europe and Asia. Incytes Intellectual Property team is seeking an experienced Patent Agent with pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry expertise. This position is responsible for providing services incident to US patent prosecution including the review and drafting of patent applications and other prosecution-related documents for Incytes pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical products and technologies and interacting with the US Patent and Trademark Office USPTO. Primary Job Functions Manage the preparation filing prosecution and maintenance of US patent applications and patents to obtain broadest possible protection for all aspects of the companys inventions relating to pharmaceuticals or biopharmaceutical therapeutics. Provide strategic guidance and services regarding filing patent applications and other documents with the USPTO and relevant intellectual property issues including inventorship and conceptionreduction to practice of inventions. Assist in ensuring all commercially important assets are protected by valid US patents. Support proceedings before the USPTO involving company or third-party intellectual property such as inter partes reviews post grant reviews re-examinations re-issues petitions and appeals. Design and execute comprehensive small and large molecule prior art searches using specialized databases. Review andor evaluate literature patent and file wrapper searches on subject matter relevant to the companys US patent prosecution. Review and provide strategic guidance regarding the filing of US patent applications to protect Incytes interest in scientifictechnicalclinical publications originating either internally or with third party collaborators. Produce patent status and docket reports. Ability to work with outside US patent counsel to direct and manage activities before the USPTO. Develop a thorough understanding of the companys business including its people products markets facilities customers and competitors and utilize that knowledge in providing guidance to internal clients. Establish a rapport and a working relationship with company business units at all levels to encourage and continue their proactive use of in-house legal services. Minimum Requirements Registered Patent Agent in good standing to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office USPTO. Ph.D. or Masters degree in Organic Chemistry Biochemistry Immunology Molecular Biology Pharmacology or a related pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical discipline. At least 3 years of in-house andor private practice experience as a patent agent in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical field. Demonstrated experience and proven track record in preparation prosecution and management of US patent portfolios relating to the pharmaceutical andor biopharmaceutical industries. Strong understanding of and experience with the rules and regulations of the USPTO. Demonstration of solid organizational skills the ability to think strategically and sound judgment in the analysis of complex business issues. Excellent written and verbal communications skills including the ability to communicate concisely to clients to integrate patent and business knowledge and to provide strategic guidance regarding Incytes US patent prosecution. 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