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Senior Director/ Vice President, Head of IP

insitro is looking for an experienced patent attorney to lead intellectual property efforts in developing and executing a robust intellectual property strategy. The role involves managing intellectual property assets, mitigating risks, and driving business value at the intersection of computation, biology, and chemistry.

Skills

J.D. from a top tier law school
Active membership in at least one state bar
USPTO Patent Bar registration
In-depth understanding of ML techniques
Experience with biopharma-specific patent and IP conventions

Responsibilities

Lead patent portfolio development and management
Manage trademark portfolio and brand preservation
Evaluate emerging technical and scientific operations for FTO risk and in-licensing opportunities
Identify and catalog trade secrets and proprietary know-how
Support management of legal function administration

Education

Graduate studies in computer science, machine learning, or related disciplines
Graduate studies in chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, or bioinformatics