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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Job ID:00397215Job282of371Patent CounselSouth San Francisco, CaliforniaJob factsJob functionLegalLocationUnited States - CaliforniaSouth San FranciscoCompany / DivisionPharmaceuticalsScheduleFull-timeJob typeRegular EmployeeJob levelExperiencedServiceDirect linkApply OnlinePrintWho We AreAt the Roche Group, about 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we''ve become one of the world''s leading research-focused healthcare groups. A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. The headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States, Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset and are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.The PositionPatent CounselJob Description:Patent Counsel responsible for intellectual property matters arising from our small molecule/medicinal chemistry research and development programs. Attorney to prepare, file and prosecute patent applications, with a primary focus on small molecule pharmaceuticals, maintain a substantial and active prosecution docket of U.S. and foreign patent applications, support business development clients and transactions through diligence and agreement work (MTAs, CDAs, research collaborations, licensing agreements, etc.), conduct IP diligence including freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses, provide support on post-grant and inter-partes issues including regulatory and ANDA issues as they may arise, manage external relationships with outside counsel and collaborators, interact closely with global affiliates and provide guidance on patent law issues to business groups and scientists. Who You Are* J.D., admitted to the Bar of at least one state and registered to practice before the U.S.P.T.O.* About 5 years or more of experience in active small molecule patent drafting and prosecution, with law firm and in-house experience preferred* Agreement and transactional experience required* An advanced degree in chemistry is required, with an emphasis on organic or medicinal chemistry and a Ph.D. preferred* Strong verbal and written communication skills

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