Patent Counsel, Infectious Disease

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Based in Cambridge, MA and Gaithersburg, MD. We are committed to improving the health of people worldwide with our fundamental research and our work in the area of development of immunotherapies utilizing the full potential of the immune system to fight cancer, infectious diseases and other serious diseases. We believe in scientific rigor, innovation and passion as driving forces. BioNTech was founded by scientists and physicians to translate science into survival by combining fundamental research and operational excellence.

With decades of deep immunology expertise and experience in developing and optimizing mRNA as part of its broad suite of novel technologies, the company is working with the global community to defeat life-threatening and serious diseases such as cancer, COVID-19, malaria and tuberculosis. The first ever approved mRNA vaccine was created in the labs of BioNTech in Mainz, Germany. A fully integrated immunotherapy powerhouse. We remain focused on bringing our broad pipeline of next-generation immunotherapies and vaccines to people around the world to address cancer, infectious diseases, as well as a growing list of other medical conditions. To accomplish this, we continue to be deeply rooted in science and academic research while also having built a fully integrated, global immunotherapy company with cGMP and GMP manufacturing facilities anchored around deep expertise in immunology and complemented by an expanding set of capabilities.

Patent Counsel, Infectious Disease

Areas of responsibilities will include:

• Strategically manage worldwide intellectual property portfolio for several infectious disease programs, to maximize value and utility of BioNTech assets, and work closely with R&D, Legal, Commercial, and Business Development teams to identify key invention, strategic IP acquisition, and life cycle management opportunities.
• Strategically advise as anactivememberoftheIP Pillar Lead team and manageasmall team of patent practitioners.
• Manage outside counsel and corresponding budget for worldwide prosecution of patent and trademark applications, conduct patentability and freedom to operate assessments and other legal opinions and risk assessments.
• Develop a thorough understanding of BioNTechs current and planned business activities, programs, competitors, and markets and keep up-to-date on developing legal trends, laws and regulations.
• Lead IP strategy for R&D project teams and establish positive working relationships with the R&D project teams by acting as their advisor on a variety of IP related issues.
• Actively mine for patentable inventions by partnering with the scientists to build a robust portfolio.
• Contribute to, and maintain positive relationships with, strategic external relationship counterparts.
• Support IP disputes, litigation, IPRs, PGRs and oppositions as appropriate.
• Provide high level, independent support for due diligence, strategic collaborations, licensing agreements and other business contracting needs.
• Educate and advise senior management & scientists on important IP issues and advance IP/patent awareness.
• Actively support implementation of best practices to expand and support defense of a robust IP infectious disease patent portfolio.
• Review publications, presentations, press releases and other materials for clearance.

Requirements

• US attorney (JD) and/or qualified European attorney, with at least 10-15 years of relevant IP experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, including significant firm and in-house experience.

• Exceptionally strong communicator, supportive interpersonal team player, talented at collaborating cross- functionally to communicate complex information to senior management and contribute positively to BioNTechs unique, diverse, and international culture.

• Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced team environment, flexible and responsive and self-starter with the ability to act independently as well as collaboratively across the business.

• Linemanagementexperience.

• Direct experience in biologic patents and managing products through development, marketing approval and post-approval preferred.

• Must be comfortable participating in all aspects of intellectual property law including drafting applications, prosecuting applications, and portfolio management to meet budget.

• Practical problem solver with ability to make data informed decisions, confidence in making difficult decisions independently, and demonstrated capabilities in establishing business practices to manage legal and other risks.

Benefits for you:

BioNTech USis committed to the well being of our team members and offers a variety of benefits supporting our diverse employee base. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Life, AD&D, STD and LTD Insurance

• HSA & FSA Spending Accounts

• Health & Wellness, including free onsite gym access

• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance

• Vacation and PaidSick Time

• Holidays and Floating Holidays, including discretionary winter shutdown

• 401(K) Plan with Significant Company Match

• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development

• Commuting Assistance and subsidized parking

• Discounted Home and Auto Insurance

• Pet Insurance

Plus more benefits that will be shared upon hire!

Have we kindled your pioneering spirit?

Then apply now for our locationCambridge (Boston)and simply send us your application documents using our online form.

*BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination, favoritism, or harassment based on gender, political opinion, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, health status or any other aspect of personal status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Most important its a match!

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