Teams at Generate:Biomedicines

Senior Patent Counsel will develop and manage global patent portfolios for protein therapeutics and platform technologies. Responsibilities include identifying inventions, advising on patent and trade-secret strategies, prosecuting applications, conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses, supporting licensing and collaboration transactions, reviewing disclosures, managing outside counsel and budgets, and advising scientists and executives on intellectual property matters.

Leads a multidisciplinary wet lab engineering team developing bespoke instruments, robotics, automation, software, and integrated experimental systems. Sets technical vision, advances autonomous laboratory operations, partners with scientists and AI/ML teams, translates scientific needs into deployed capabilities, and builds a culture of technical excellence. The role supports biotechnology and protein drug discovery by connecting physical experimentation with data and computation.

Supports employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, Workday transactions, leave administration, benefits reporting, invoice reconciliation, commuter benefits, recognition platform administration, and employee inquiries. Maintains accurate people data, HR knowledge content, and operational documentation while identifying process improvements and escalating complex issues. The role requires strong confidentiality, responsiveness, attention to detail, communication skills, and comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.