ROLE SUMMARY

The scope of the role will include being the lead patent attorney for pre-clinical, clinical and approved small molecule therapeutic products within Pfizer’s innovative portfolio.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing IP support for a variety of Research and Development projects, including monitoring third party research and development activities and related intellectual property (IP).
• Evaluating invention disclosures, identifying potential patent opportunities, preparing and filing patent applications and prosecuting them worldwide.
• Performing prior art, patentability and freedom to operate analyses.
• Supporting oppositions, post-grant reviews and other patent office proceedings as necessary.
• Working closely with Research, Development, Regulatory and commercial focused legal teams as needed.
• In consultation with Research and Development, managing the relevant patent portfolio to recommend retention, abandonments or cutbacks.
• Providing legal support for IP aspects of relevant business/transactional matters, including conducting IP due diligence in support of potential licensing or acquisition opportunities.
• Working with the IP Enforcement group as needed in support of IP litigation.
• Ensuring consistently high quality and timeliness of IP advice and support, including docket management.
• Managing docket costs, travel and use of outside counsel with a goal of ensuring that IP support is provided in a cost-effective manner that meets the budgetary goals of the IP Department.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional travel may be required, typically within the U.S. or Europe.

Other Job Details:

• Last Date to Apply for Job: April 16, 2021
• Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus