Executive Director, Head of Small Molecule IP

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description:

BeOne Medicines is a rapidly growing, global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology drugs for the treatment of cancer. Likewise, BeOne Medicines Legal and Compliance is building a team based on excellence, collaboration, and ongoing development to support BeOne Medicines mission. 

We are seeking an experienced IP counsel to join our growing in-house IP legal team to serve as a leader of our Small Molecule IP team and support BeOne Medicines R&D, business development, and commercialization efforts as we further our vision to develop and commercialize molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology cancer therapeutics. This position will report to the Vice President, Intellectual Property and lead a global team of IP attorneys and professionals.

Responsibilities

•    Lead an IP team in the US and China primarily focused on small molecule portfolio to build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio to support the Company’s R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts.
•    Serve as a strategic partner and IP thought leader for the Company’s senior leaders in discovery, research, manufacturing, and development on patent, regulatory data exclusivity, trademark, and other intellectual property issues.
•    Support corporate development, business development and research collaborations, including due diligence assessments, advise on contract drafting and negotiation, and alliance management.
•    Monitor patent trends and case law developments in the US and major markets and adjust IP strategies; advocate positions important to BeOne Medicines in matters concerning IP government and regulatory policy.
•    Conduct patent and prior art search, competitive landscape analysis, patentability, and freedom to operate analysis.
•    Review draft publications and presentations.
•    Provide litigation support, including validity and non-infringement analysis.•    

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has managerial responsibilities.

Skills and Qualifications:

•    Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to USPTO, and at least one state bar.
•    Advanced degree in Chemistry, Organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, Ph.D. preferred 
•    At least 15 years or relevant experience in biopharmaceutical intellectual property practice with at least 7 years of in-house experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry. 
•    Supervisory experience preferred, including leading and managing IP attorneys and professionals.
•    Deep understanding of global biopharmaceutical patent law, regulatory data protection, regulations and best practices in the US and other major markets.
•    Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and strong understanding of drug discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of small molecule, biologics and other types of drugs.
•    Experience and skill at drafting patent applications and responses to patent office actions, and proven track record of patent portfolio development.
•    A demonstrated ability to collaborate, as well as to work independently, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism.
•    Ability to understand complicated laws and regulations and translate them into practical, business-oriented legal counsel.
•    Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information, and to exercise discretion and judgment.
•    Self-motivated, able to work independently and be reliable and responsive.

•    Ability to be flexible and willing to accept new responsibilities as needed.

Travel: Up to 10%

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected].