Associate IP Counsel

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as an Associate IP Counsel at one of our Thermo Fisher sites nearest you in Hillsboro, Oregon, North Carolina or Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Make a significant impact in cell and gene therapy and cell biology.

Job Description

The Associate IP Counsel will work with R&D partners and the IP Department to support our bioproduction and biosciences. This role includes managing IP strategies and developing patent portfolios in various areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop robust patent portfolios in the areas of cell biology, cell and gene therapy, genome editing, and related fields.
• Capture strategic innovations and review invention submissions with IP Review Boards to protect Company IP and foster a culture of innovation.
• Advise collaborators on risk mitigation strategies, such as conducting freedom to operate analyses for new product launches.
• Drive revenue generation through commercial contract and licensing negotiations.
• Develop and implement focused IP strategies to support business and commercial goals.
• Educate key collaborators to protect company assets.
• Participate in IP Department initiatives, embodying a leader with vision and encouraging collaboration and teamwork.

Required Experience and Skills:

Education

• Technical degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 6+ years of experience in managing global patent portfolios in cell biology, cell and gene therapy, or genome editing.
• 3+ years of law firm experience required.
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a scientific or engineering field preferred.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state.

Characteristics

• Strong business insight and understanding of business drivers.
• Proven ability to manage work efficiently and exercise good judgment.
• Self-motivated, driven, and autonomous.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Inclusive leader, comfortable in dynamic, diverse teams.
• Effective communicator across teams and regions.
• Skilled teacher with the ability to convey concepts clearly.
• Principled with strong ethics and integrity.
• Experience with IP litigation is a plus.