IP Paralegal

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description:

We are seeking an IP Paralegal to join our growing in-house Intellectual Property team to support patent prosecution in the US and in foreign jurisdictions.  Responsibilities include IDS management, preparation of Section 18 responses, recordation of assignments, coordinating with outside counsel, and e-billing support.  Intellectual property and process management related experience in a law firm and/or in-house with a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company is preferred. This is a remote position.

Responsibilities:

Prepare IDS Packages

• Manage information disclosure requirements using web-based IDS software.
• Monitor incoming Office Actions for newly cited references and update IDS database records with same.
• Maintain library of cited references; locate and/or purchase copies of references as needed.
• Prepare machine translations of foreign language NPL documents.
• Monitor weekly report of IDS deadlines and coordinate with in-house attorneys to ensure timely filing of information disclosure statements.
• Generate IDS packages using web-based software, complete IDS checklist, coordinate with responsible in-house attorney to finalize and send to outside counsel for filing with USPTO.

Prepare Section 18 Responses

• Manage Section 18 requirements for pending Israeli patent applications using web-based IDS software. Prepare lists of counterpart applications, office actions and examinations reports issued in foreign counterparts, and references cited therein.  Compile copies of same.
• Coordinate with in-house attorneys and outside counsel to finalize and file submission with ILPTO.

Record Assignments with USPTO

• Monitor weekly report of assignment recordation deadlines.
• Review executed assignments and internal records for accuracy and completion, and to confirm chain of title is complete.
• Record executed assignments for US and PCT applications via USPTO EPAS.
• Forward notices of recordation to outside counsel.
• Ensure internal records are updated accordingly (e.g. close related deadlines, update records with reel/frame number, etc.).

Provide e-Billing Support                  

• Complete preliminary review of outside counsel invoices in SimpleLegal.
• Coordinate with vendors, outside counsel, in-house attorneys, third parties, and Accounts Payable to resolve e-billing issues.
• Create e-billing numbers for newly created matters in SimpleLegal and provide same to outside counsel.

Support Operations Team, In-House Attorneys, and Business Partners

• Work closely with other IP paralegals, corporate paralegals, in-house attorneys, and business partners to provide patent prosecution and/or operational support.

• Coordinate with other IP paralegals to ensure coverage during planned and unplanned absences; provide back-up and/or assistance as needed.

Requirements

• Associates Degree and 7+ years IP paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house with a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company (or Bachelors Degree and 5+ years experience)
• Flexible availability to attend meetings with a global IP team.
• Knowledge of SyncIDS software preferred.

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected].