Director, Patent Attorney (Immunology & Inflammation)

The Director, Patent Attorney will work collaboratively with our research and development teams to develop, protect, and manage Regeneron’s valuable intellectual property pertaining to therapeutic molecules. This role will be responsible for patent activities relating to approved and pipeline therapeutic molecules in our Immunology & Inflammation (I&I) therapeutic area.

This role is based 4 days onsite at Regeneron’s headquarters in Tarrytown, NY and is not open to fully remote work arrangements.

As a Director, Patent Attorney, a typical day might include:

• Identifying and capturing new inventions relating to therapeutic antibodies, formulations of therapeutic antibodies, or methods of treatment based on preclinical or clinical research

• Working with outside counsel to prepare and prosecute US and international patent applications

• Managing the implementation of coordinated global patent strategies

• Assisting in US or foreign patent administrative actions (e.g., post-grant oppositions, post grant reviews)

• Monitoring clinical programs and continued research and development efforts, including reviewing related planned publications or disclosures

• Conducting or assisting in patent landscape, freedom-to-operate, or competitive intelligence assessments relating to Regeneron’s therapeutic molecules

• Assisting in litigation or transactional activities as needed.

This role might be for you if you have:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities

• Ability to work independently and handle a large and complex docket with minimal supervision

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information accurately and concisely

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively and build trust with colleagues and clients at all levels of the organization.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Have a Ph.D. in the life sciences (e.g., molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, biochemistry, or related fields)

• Have a J.D. from an accredited law school

• Be admitted to practice before the USPTO and licensed to practice law in at least one state (member of the NY bar or eligible for in-house licensure in NY)

• Have at least 4-5 years of experience in a law firm and/or corporate law department preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the life sciences

• Have experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications related to large molecule biologics, especially antibodies.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all  qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate.  The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.  Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.  If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. 

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

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