Senior Counsel, Patent Prosecution
AbbVie is seeking a Senior Counsel for its Patent Prosecution group within the Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal team. This role supports AbbVie's immunology pharmaceutical products and is based in Waltham, MA, North Chicago, IL, or South San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid work model requiring on-site presence three or more days per week.
In this position, the Senior Counsel will develop and implement intellectual property strategies to enhance AbbVie's competitive position. Responsibilities include providing legal counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams on various IP matters, drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications worldwide, managing outside counsel, challenging and defending patents in post-grant proceedings, and conducting prior art searches and due diligence to support business development activities.
Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, state bar admission enabling in-house practice, and registration to practice before the USPTO. A minimum of five years of experience practicing patent law as an attorney or patent agent at a law firm and/or life sciences company is required, including substantial U.S. and foreign patent prosecution. A technical background relevant to pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as experience with small molecule and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery and development, or a technical degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering, is essential. Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines, are also necessary.
The compensation range for this role is $160,500 to $305,000 annually, depending on experience and location. AbbVie offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan to eligible employees. This position is also eligible to participate in AbbVie's long-term incentive programs.
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health issues. The company operates across several key therapeutic areas, including immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, and offers products and services in its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. Joining AbbVie provides an opportunity to contribute to impactful work in the healthcare industry within a collaborative and dynamic environment.