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Exciting opportunity to join an innovative and fast-growing pharmaceutical company in Washington, DC. We are seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Director with a demonstrated interest in the life sciences space who is also eager to tackle a variety of tasks and subject matters. The IP Director will support Vanda’s intellectual property efforts.
Core Responsibilities:
Support the management and development of Vanda’s patent portfolio
Coordinate with Vanda legal department to support Vanda’s patent litigation efforts
Learn something new every day; become conversant in dozens of highly technical topics; develop proficiencies
Perform other related duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate
Required:
8+ years’ experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management
PhD in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, or other related field
Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and ability to work independently
Ability to identify underlying issues in complex situations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to juggle multiple priorities, organize time, meet deadlines, and handle highly confidential information with discretion
Ability to make decisions and justify legal recommendations
Customer service oriented with a positive attitude
Willingness to ‘roll up your sleeves’ and learn every day
Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred:
Strong background in pharmaceutical industry preferably at a publicly traded US company
Admission to practice in patent matters before the USPTO
Job title may vary based on candidate’s level of experience
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.
The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, and other benefits to its employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you reside in a state or locality with enacted pay transparency laws, you are entitled to request and receive additional details regarding compensation and benefits. For assistance, please contact us at 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.
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Exciting opportunity to join an innovative and fast-growing pharmaceutical company in Washington, DC. We are seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Director with a demonstrated interest in the life sciences space who is also eager to tackle a variety of tasks and subject matters. The IP Director will support Vanda’s intellectual property efforts.
Core Responsibilities:
Support the management and development of Vanda’s patent portfolio
Coordinate with Vanda legal department to support Vanda’s patent litigation efforts
Learn something new every day; become conversant in dozens of highly technical topics; develop proficiencies
Perform other related duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate
Required:
8+ years’ experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management
PhD in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, or other related field
Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and ability to work independently
Ability to identify underlying issues in complex situations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to juggle multiple priorities, organize time, meet deadlines, and handle highly confidential information with discretion
Ability to make decisions and justify legal recommendations
Customer service oriented with a positive attitude
Willingness to ‘roll up your sleeves’ and learn every day
Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred:
Strong background in pharmaceutical industry preferably at a publicly traded US company
Admission to practice in patent matters before the USPTO
Job title may vary based on candidate’s level of experience
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.
The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, and other benefits to its employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you reside in a state or locality with enacted pay transparency laws, you are entitled to request and receive additional details regarding compensation and benefits. For assistance, please contact us at 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.
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