Counsel, Patent Prosecution - Aesthetics & Eyecare

AbbVie is searching for an in-house Counsel for our Patent Prosecution group part of AbbVies Intellectual Property Transactions and Innovation legal team. This position will support AbbVies Aesthetic and Eye Care products and will be acting individually within cross-functional teams. The in-house Counsel will develop and implement intellectual property strategies for AbbVies products and product candidates. 

This role is based at our North Chicago location with a hybrid work model (on site 3 days/week).

Responsibilities:

• Maximize AbbVies competitive position through creation and implementation of intellectual property strategies
• Provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams on a variety of IP-related matters
• Draft file and prosecute strategically useful patent applications worldwide both directly and through management of outside counsel
• Challenge and defend patents in IPR opposition interference and other post-grant proceedings
• Conduct prior art searches analyze third-party patent positions and conduct due diligence to support business development activities

Qualifications :

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school state bar admission enabling in-house practice (specific state not required) and registration to practice before the USPTO
• 3 years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney at a law firm and/or life sciences company including substantial U.S. and foreign patent prosecution
• Technical background relevant for pharmaceutical medical device and/or aesthetic patent prosecution such as:
  • Experience with small molecule biological pharmaceutical and/or medical device discovery & development and/or
  • Technical degree in relevant field such as molecular biology biotechnology biochemistry biology chemistry chemical engineering or biomedical engineering
• Strong legal analytical communication collaboration and people skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. 

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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