Senior Director Intellectual Property

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Senior Director, Intellectual Property
The candidate will partner with various functions throughout the organization to protect GTP's IP and while providing patentiability, freedom-to-operate, and other legal opinions and risk assessments. Will embed yourself within the programs science, understanding GTP's programs and platform requirements to develop and execute strategies protecting IP related to our gene therapy platform technology development and therapy discoveries. Manage the IP operations internally and collaborate with outside counsel, along with Penn Center for Innovation, managing timetables and docketing systems for filing IP, and preparing/prosecuting patent applications to build and expand our robust IP portfolio. Must have a strong background in life science research & development, with a deep understanding of US patent law, regulations of USPTO, and contract terms regarding IP protections. Should have J.D. degree, admission in good standing to the state bar, or related field with 5+ of hands on experience drafting and prosecuting biotech/pharma patent applications,, in a legal firm and/or biotech is required. Ph. D. or advanced science degree in life sciences strongly preferred. Must have an excellent bio-pharma patent preparation and prosecution skills. Must have strong scientific acumen with a business pragmatic focus Gene Therapy patent expertise a plus. Track record of working with external partnerships with pharma or biotech and maintaining joint IP Demonstrated track record of filing applications and maintenance. Must possess advanced knowledge of patent-related domestic and international laws, regulations, and processes. Strong preferences for candidates admitted to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office. Excellent oral/written communication skills required.

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