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Redwood City, California, United States
Hybrid
Revolution Medicines is a global, commercial-state oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. Leveraging its differentiated RAS(ON) tri-complex inhibitor platform, the company is advancing a broad, integrated portfolio of oral RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to directly target the active, cancer-driving state of RAS. Founded on rigorous scientific inquiry and a willingness to challenge long-held assumptions, Revolution Medicines is committed to changing the trajectory of disease for patients with RAS-addicted cancers worldwide.
Our people are united by a shared way of working: follow the science, challenge assumptions, act with urgency and hold ourselves to a high standard of rigor—all in service of patients.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a dynamic Intellectual Property Attorney or Agent to join our RevMed team. This individual will focus on patent preparation, prosecution, freedom-to-operate analyses, and landscape monitoring across our research and development programs. Working collaboratively with our current IP team members, the ideal candidate will support the growth and development of our complex IP portfolio as the company transitions to a commercial organization and establishes a global footprint. Expansion into other workstreams with job growth is expected (e.g., agreement negotiation and support, disputes, complex counseling, etc.).
This role reports to the Associate Director, Intellectual Property.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and prosecute patent applications pertaining to small molecules.
Prepare legal opinions and analyses for freedom-to-operate.
Identify patentable inventions through frequent interactions with project teams at all stages of R&D, and identify inventorship.
Manage outside IP counsel to achieve positive, practical outcomes for the company’s IP portfolio and obtain advice regarding related risks and opportunities, as needed.
Support ongoing IP workstreams including landscape monitoring, portfolio management, and compound tracking, as well as expanding into other IP areas (g., trademark and brand protection, copyright).
Manage and coordinate patent filings with licensees and collaborators.
Conduct IP diligence and provide other IP support for business development opportunities.
Educate and advise the company on intellectual property issues and best practices.
Provide practical, risk-based legal advice that balances intellectual property protection with business objectives.
Identify IP risks and communicate those risks to internal stakeholders for discussion and resolution.
Enhance the IP department’s organizational infrastructure as we grow, including helping create and implement IP policies and processes.
Additional Responsibilities and Role Evolution
As a growing organization, our legal department continues to evolve to meet changing business needs. The responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the individual in this role and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.
The Senior Manager, IP will be expected to take on additional assignments, projects, and responsibilities as needed to support the legal team and broader business objectives. Responsibilities may change, expand, or shift over time based on organizational priorities, business growth, process improvements, technology implementations, and evolving legal or regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to contribute beyond the core responsibilities of the position, partnering collaboratively across functions to support the continued success and growth of the company.
Required Skills, Experience and Education:
Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or related scientific discipline.
5+ years of experience in providing IP counsel and support in the pharmaceutical small molecule space.
Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Global patent prosecution and patent preparation experience.
Experience with FTO and patent landscape analysis and counseling.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize options, anticipate challenges and execute on goals as a member of an interdisciplinary team is extremely important.
Ability to build partnerships and work in cross-functional teams.
Collaborative, flexible, positive and pragmatic work style with excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to simplify the complex and adapt to audiences with varying levels of legal fluency.
Thrives in and enjoys a creative and collaborative team setting, and driven by a desire to be innovative in a high energy environment.
Preferred Skills:
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The base pay salary range for this full-time position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is listed below. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the base pay salary range for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training.
Please note that base pay salary range is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities.
Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and veteran status.
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