Director Patent Attorney

Build Our Future Together

The Director Patent Attorney will act as legal counsel on matters related to the development protection and management of Regenerons valuable intellectual property pertaining to its manufacturing. The role will be responsible for patent activities relating to manufacturing and bioprocessing at all stages of the development pipeline including cell line technologies purification formulations assay and media development. This position will partner closely with our world-class scientists and manufacturing development leaders around key strategies for our rapidly growing patent portfolio patent filings trade secret protection and patent actions.

When & where:

• Work Location: Warren NJ and Tarrytown NY

• Work model/flexibility: 4 days per week on site

Discover your role:

• Identifying capturing and prosecuting new inventions relating to manufacturing and bioprocessing; Preparing and prosecuting global patent applications relating to all aspects of manufacturing & bioprocessing including cell development cell culture purification assay development formulation packaging and delivery; Leading outside counsel on various projects as appropriate;

• Conducting patent landscape overviews freedom-to-operate analyses validity assessments and patentability assessments in relation to Regeneron pipeline products and presenting the results and analyses to senior members of the Law Department and senior management;

• Leading US and foreign administrative patent actions (e.g. oppositions third party observations inter partes reviews etc.);

• Supporting due diligence projects agreements and other transactional work administrative initiatives and policy questions.

• Advising on emerging legal issues including monitoring and reviewing case law and legislative developments.

• Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability run multiple projects against competing priorities.

• Excel at handling a large and sophisticated docket with minimal direction.

• Have exceptional communication skills including presentation interpersonal writing and conflict resolution.

This role requires:

• Ph.D. in the life sciences (e.g. biochemistry molecular biology cell biology or related fields)

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

• Admitted to practice before the USPTO and licensed to practice law in at least one state (member of the NY bar or eligible for in-house licensure in NY)

• 5- 10 years of proven experience in a law firm setting (with or without corporate law department experience) preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the biological arts.

Does this sound like you Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief (or lack thereof) sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression gender reassignment marital or civil partnership status civil status pregnancy or parental status age disability nationality citizenship status ethnic or national origin membership of the Traveler community familial status genetic information military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment specific role level and your skills and some countries collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans equity awards pension or retirement benefits 401(k) company match health and wellness programs fitness centers insurance benefits (e.g. medical dental vision life and disability) paid time off and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S. please visit For other locations additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions please speak with your recruiter.

Please be advised that at Regeneron we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason many roles are required to be performed onsite. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about onsite expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

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