Senior IP Counsel, Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Biology

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, AI technology, Data science techniques, Deep Learning, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques

Job Description

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world. In this vital role Amgen is looking for an experienced Intellectual Property professional with a solid background in both molecular biology and computer sciences to protect Amgen’s investment in Generative Biology. Generative Biology harnesses the power of computational modeling to revolutionize the discovery and development of groundbreaking therapies for treating grievous illnesses.

The successful candidate will work individually and in legal teams and on cross-functional R&D and business teams across various geographies and time zones to identify patentable subject matter, create and implement effective IP strategies, assess third party landscapes, draft and prosecute patent applications, direct foreign counsel, and advise internal stakeholders and decision-makers. Knowledge and experience practicing patent law in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML).

This Senior Patent Counsel position can be remotely located with the United States OR work from one of these Amgen locations: Thousand Oaks, CA OR Cambridge, MA or South San Francisco, CA.

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The savvy professional we seek is an experienced Senior IP Counsel with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
• Four plus (4+) years of experience practicing intellectual property law
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• B.A. or B.S. in computer science, bioengineering, computational biology, bioinformatics, mathematics, or electrical engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten (10) or more years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law
• Five (5) or more years of experience practicing patent law in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), deep learning, data sciences, computational biology, bioinformatics or bioengineering
• Experience in conducting freedom to operate analyses and protection of software and AI/ML inventions globally through patent procurement, copyright, and/or trade secrets
• An advanced degree such as a master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Bioengineering, Computational Biology, or Bioinformatics, or in another discipline with a dissertation or thesis having a significant AI/ML component
• Solid understanding of basic molecular biology
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry and knowledge of the drug development process
• Excellent analytic and legal writing skills
• Outstanding communication, and collaborative skills necessary to effectively partner with with and advise data scientists and other stakeholders in highly cross-functional teams
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams, prioritize workflow and work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Develop strong legal strategies in emerging field
• Experience negotiating and drafting licenses and other agreements involving AI/ML technologies
• Experience in U.S. and/or foreign adversarial proceedings (such as patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, or oppositions)

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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