Description:
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides and proprietary technologies for genomics applications. Our work is complex and cutting-edge, and our team members are curious, creative thinkers who understand that good data drives smart decisions. At IDT, we realize that although science may be uniform, people are unique. We promote a culture where engaged people are motivated and have opportunities to achieve their full potential, as part of one global team.IDT is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of An American Globally Diversified Conglomerate Company. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.
This position is part of the Legal/ Intellectual Property/Patent Law department working remotely within Chicago, Illinois, Iowa City/Coralville, Iowa, Madison, Wisconsin or Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina and will be fully remote. At IDT, we are one global team. We celebrate our differences, engage in healthy debate, and are inclusive. Together, we accomplish great things.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Maintain a solid understanding of IDT's business units and in particular the Gene Writing/Editing Unit, technology and product goals, and challenges in order to establish and implement intellectual property strategies that facilitate those goals and minimize those challenges.
- Develop and curate a strategic, global intellectual property portfolio (including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets) in support of IDT's and An American Globally Diversified Conglomerate Company's business strategy.
- Perform due diligence and freedom to operate analysis for new technologies and products.
- Manage outside counsel and other resource utilization for value and efficiency.
- Domestic travel will be required, and potentially international travel.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- A bachelor's degree in biological science, chemistry, pharmacy or other field relevant to genomic medicine.
- Juris Doctor with excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction.
- Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- 10 years of experience specializing in intellectual property in-house at a company or a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- An advanced degree in a biological science, chemistry, pharmacy or other field relevant to genomic medicine
- 7-10 years of working experience with nuances of international patent law (via local counsel) preferred.
- Familiarity with and experience with CRISPR technologies and related intellectual property.
