In-House Patent Attorney or Patent Agent, Life Sciences

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is headquartered in Carlsbad, California, with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland. For more than 30 years, Ionis has been the leader in RNA-targeted therapy, pioneering new markets and changing standards of care with our novel antisense technology. Ionis currently has three marketed medicines and a premier late-stage pipeline highlighted by industry-leading cardiovascular and neurological franchises. Our scientific innovation began and continues with the knowledge that sick people depend on us, which fuels our vision to become the undisputed leader in genetic medicine, utilizing a multi-platform approach to discover, develop and deliver life-transforming therapies.

As the first company to fully harness the power of RNA technology for human therapeutics, Ionis’ platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. We are building upon our innovative research and drug development excellence to provide greater value to patients, and we are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

Ionis is a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment designed to foster innovation and scientific excellence. Our success is a direct result of our outstanding employees. We are interested in bringing together a diverse group of individuals with different skill sets and perspectives into this creative environment to be part of a productive and inclusive team. While acknowledging people are actively engaged in hybrid/remote work, we continue to invest time, money, and energy into making our workplace locations a place where our culture and employees can thrive. We believe engaging on a day-to-day basis, in person, builds solid and lasting relationships, and contributes positively to our culture and innovation. From the heart of our stunning Carlsbad campus, we aim to provide a central connection point for all our employees. These facilities give us the opportunity to connect cross-functionally, collaborate and to build on the success of our business as we continue to grow. Join us and experience our unique culture while you develop and expand your career.

IN-HOUSE PATENT ATTORNEY OR PATENT AGENT, LIFE SCIENCES

SUMMARY:

Ionis seeks a patent attorney or agent to assist in developing global IP strategies and managing day to day intellectual property efforts to support the company’s innovative genetic medicine technology platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of intellectual property related matters, with an emphasis on patent preparation and prosecution for biologics, agreement review, and strategic counseling.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicating with scientists inside the company to stay informed of new technological developments
• Identifying inventions, drafting patent applications, and managing global patent portfolios in proteins, peptides, genetic medicines, and large molecule delivery technologies
• Advising internal clients on a wide range of intellectual property related matters
• Conducting strategic IP analysis and due diligence, including analyzing third-party patent portfolios
• Aligning with company collaborators and strategic partners in connection with developing a global IP strategy
• Managing outside legal counsel globally

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office
• Optionally, a J.D. and admission to practice law in any US state or the District of Colombia (California preferred)
• Graduate degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field, Ph.D. strongly preferred
• At least 2 years patent experience related to life sciences, some experience with a law firm preferred
• Experience in patent preparation, U.S. and foreign prosecution, IP due diligence, and strategic counseling
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• High degree of professionalism and strong ethical standards
• Excellent judgment and problem-solving abilities
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to independently oversee legal matters, manage the use of outside legal counsel, and work collaboratively with research and business leads
• Ability to set and meet aggressive deadlines, handle multiple complex legal matters, and complete projects in a timely manner

Please visit our website, www.ionispharma.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS003393

Ionis offers an excellent benefits package! Follow this link for more details: Ionis Benefits

Full Benefits Link: https://www.ionispharma.com/careers/working-at-ionis/#:~:text=our%20employee%20spotlight-,Benefits,-Employees%20are%20rewarded

The pay scale for this position is $113,078 to $258,065

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers.