Senior Counsel, Innovation Law - Small Molecule/Chemistry Patents

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Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is seeking an experienced small molecule patent attorney or agent to join our research center in Cambridge, MA. The patent practitioner will support clients across multiple functional areas to provide strategic counsel to key stakeholders. Responsibilities will primarily include internal preparation and prosecution of patents as well as providing strategic counsel, including freedom to operate, business development due diligence and client counseling. The patent practitioner will work closely with clients in various functions in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment and will collaborate with other in-house and outside attorneys to accomplish BMS objectives. Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Internal preparation and prosecution of patents. Provide patentability and freedom to operate advice. Support assets from preclinical development through global launches. Conduct IP due diligence in support of business development transactions. Provide IP support for collaboration agreements. Review proposed external disclosures. Support clients across multiple functional areas to provide strategic counsel to key stakeholders. Work closely with clients in various functions in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Collaborate with other in-house and outside attorneys to accomplish BMS objectives. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Minimum education of a J.D. degree or equivalent and admission to at least one state bar is required. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry or a related discipline is required. An advanced degree and/or scientific research experience are strongly preferred. Registered to practice before the USPTO. Minimum of ten (10) years of patent law experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or in private practice supporting pharmaceutical/biotechnology clients. Service-oriented focus with ability to work as part of cross-functional teams and drive results. Highest integrity, excellent judgment and the ability to proactively recognize and effectively assess business risk and communicate legal issues to patent, legal and key stakeholders. #LI-Hybrid If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Compensation Overview: Cambridge Crossing: $257,030 - $311,462 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.  Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include: Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care. Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support. ​ Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown. *Eligibility Disclosure: T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should disc