About the role Sana Biotechnology is growing, and we are hiring new team members who believe in the potential of engineered cells as medicines, who want to challenge the status quo, and who lead with the desire to work on novel ideas. As a Senior Director you will assist in the implementation of the company’s intellectual property strategy in the cell and gene therapy space, as well as counsel clients, manage patent drafting and prosecution, and assist in patent landscape activities, review publications and support business activities as needed. The Senior Director will be an integral working partner with the company’s research and development (R&D) organization. What you’ll do Partner with R&D to develop a deep understanding of the science and technologies at Sana, including work in cutting edge technologies in the cell therapy space Be the responsible lead IP attorney for certain pre-clinical and clinical programs and leverage knowledge about Sana’s science and technologies to develop patent portfolio strategies Partner with R&D to identify patentable subject matter and implement patent protection strategies, including drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications Conduct or direct patent landscape overviews, freedom-to-operate analyses, validity assessments and patentability assessments Advise and provide guidance to senior managers on IP-related issues Develop IP policies and provide IP-related education to the company Provide direction, strategy, and/or support for third-party IP issues, as needs arise (e.g., oppositions, third-party observations, inter party reviews, litigation, etc.) Manage external relationships with outside counsel and collaborators Work on additional legal projects, as needed What we’re looking for Bachelors plus at least 12 yrs or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience J.D. degree Membership in at least one state bar Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 5+ yea
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What We’re Looking For : JD, top academic background, and current license in a state bar in the United States; 10+ years of experience as an IP litigator, preferably with a mix of big law firm training and in-house experience at a tech or fast-paced company; Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures
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