Senior Director, Intellectual Property, Contract & Licensing Counsel at ADC Therapeutics America Inc

New Providence, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Licensing, Patent Law, Legal Advice, Business Development, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Strategic Judgment, Adaptability, Self-Motivation, Prioritization, Team Collaboration, Solution Orientation

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Description

Description Transforming Cancer Therapy Together At ADC Therapeutics, we are passionate about revolutionizing cancer treatment. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven group of talented individuals dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives. Why ADC Therapeutics ADC Therapeutics (NYSE): is a commercial, global leader and pioneer in the field of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) with specialized capabilities from clinical through commercialization. Our CD-19-directed ADC for relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma, ZYNLONTA® (loncastuxamab tesirine lpyl) has received accelerated approval in the United States and conditional approval from the European Commission. ZYNLONTA is also being evaluated in combination with other agents and in earlier lines of DLBCL therapy as well as indolent lymphomas including follicular lymphoma and marginal zone lymphoma with the potential to reach significantly more patients through expanded use. We are a team of approximately 200 patient-focused, purpose-driven employees with a shared mission to transform the treatment paradigm for patients. If you’re interested in making a difference in the lives of patients worldwide with a team of like-minded colleagues, operating in a flexible work environment, come join us on our journey! To learn more about ADC Therapeutics, our values, and our exceptional culture, please visit us at https://adctherapeutics.com/ and LinkedIn. What You’ll Do: Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Senior/Director, Intellectual Property, Contract and Licensing Counsel is responsible for IP strategy and licensing/transactional support. This role manages global patent and trademark portfolios, supports due diligence and business development, and drafts and negotiates IP and related agreements. This is a remote role with travel to the office in New Providence, NJ as needed. Responsibilities: Manage/oversee ADCT’s global patent and trademark portfolios. Coordinate and manage interactions with external patent and trademark counsel and oversee IP budget. Provide legal advice and support to organization for all IP-related matters. Draft, review, revise and, negotiate a variety of contracts, including but not limited to, in- and out-license, material transfer, confidentiality, development and manufacturing, services, and other supply chain agreements. Provide general legal advice and support for business development, strategic partnerships, and corporate transactional activity as needed. Prepare and review certain other legal documents, e.g. powers of attorney, IP assignment agreements, etc. Other duties assigned by the Chief Legal Officer. Requirements Who You Are: J.D. from an accredited ABA law school. Licensed to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Registered to practice before the USPTO preferred. Minimum 7-10 years of legal experience with at least 5 years direct and relevant experience working in-house at a pharma/biotech company or experience with a law firm with direct client exposure to life sciences companies. Basic understanding of patent law, including drafting and claims construction, freedom-to-operate analysis, patent application maintenance, and IP due diligence. A strong IP strategist with a comprehensive IP skill set and experience across filing, prosecution, licensing, contracts and litigation is preferred. Strong transactional experience, including drafting/negotiating in- and out-license, material transfer, confidentiality, development and manufacturing, services, and other supply chain agreements. Sound, practical and strategic business judgment, strong analytical skills, and problem-solving ability. A fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly to new environments and responsibilities. Ability to work independently with little supervision, but with good judgment to know when to involve others or ask for guidance. Ability to prioritize matters and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Service-minded and flexible. Strong work ethic. Proactive, solution oriented, and the appetite to develop in new areas. Join Our Inclusive Team ADC Therapeutics is proud to be an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We are committed to building diverse teams and fostering an inclusive, professional, and respectful work environment where employees are empowered for success.

Responsibilities

The Senior Director is responsible for managing ADCT’s global patent and trademark portfolios and providing legal advice on all IP-related matters. This includes drafting and negotiating various contracts and supporting business development and corporate transactions.