Senior Counsel Intellectual Property Litigation Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do. Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science-based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Job Responsibilities In this vital role, you will have direct involvement and shared responsibility in all aspects of U.S. and international patent disputes, in both judicial and administrative tribunals, from initial issue identification through resolution. Working in partnership with outside counsel and other in-house attorneys and staff, the Senior Counsel will develop and drive case strategies as an active team member, including all infringement, validity, and enforceability positions. In addition to litigating patent issues, the Senior Counsel will also be responsible for developing and counseling others on intellectual property strategies associated with Amgen's business and research endeavors. Requirements We are looking for an IP litigator with a J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction, and four years of experience practicing Intellectual Property law. Degree in the sciences and a working understanding of molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, cellular biology, protein chemistry, or the like Seven years of experience litigating U.S. patent disputes in federal and/or administrative courts, 4+ years of which involved biotechnology-related matters Trial experience (bench or jury) U.S. biosimilar litigation experience Demonstrated management and leadership skills (including law firm or corporate experience having managed others) combined with a strong client service focus Excellent analytic, legal drafting, and oral and written communication skills Some exposure to foreign adversarial proceedings (patent or SPC enforcement proceedings, nullity actions, PMNOC proceedings, oppositions, biosimilar litigation, etc.) Ability to work independently and in teams, work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects What We Offer As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being. Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts A discretionary annual bonus program Stock-based long-term incentives Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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