Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property ...

Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property LitigationJoin to apply for the Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property Litigation role at UroGen PharmaUroGen Pharma is a biotech company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative solutions that treat urothelial and specialty cancers. We are fundamentally changing the way patients are treated for urologic cancers. We are looking for an experienced attorney to lead and execute the Company’s intellectual-property strategy and initiatives, with responsibility for litigation management including employment disputes and protection of the Company’s innovations, know-how and other intellectual property.Reporting to the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary, the successful candidate will act as a key partner to senior leaders and other stakeholders. Job DescriptionUroGen is a biotech company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative solutions that treat urothelial and specialty cancers. We are focused on changing patient care in urologic cancers. At UroGen, our people are our greatest asset. We cultivate a culture built on collaboration, creativity, and continuous growth. We are a dynamic, rapidly expanding organization focused on improving the lives of patients. Job RequirementsJ.D. degree and bar membership in at least one U.S. stateDegree in life sciences strongly preferred; M.S. or Ph.D. in chemistry or related formulation technology preferredAdmission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office preferred12+ years of experience protecting intellectual property in a regulated or healthcare environment preferredStrong judgment and ability to operate in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment Job ResponsibilitiesLead the Company’s IP strategy and tactical initiatives in support of the Company’s investigational and in-line portfolioSupervise global patent-litigation efforts, including managing outside counsel relationships and budgetsAdvise senior leadership and key stakeholders on IP licensing issues in connection with current and potential collaborationsPerform patent freedom-to-operate analyses in connection with research and clinical-development efforts; develop and execute related clearance strategyPartner with R&D, clinical, manufacturing, regulatory, commercial, and business development teams to develop and execute lifecycle management strategy for clinical and marketed productsPerform patent due diligence and IP exclusivity assessments in support of business-development initiativesProtect drug and platform technologies through patentability assessments, patent preparation and prosecution, and trade secret strategyManage global patent prosecution efforts toward protecting and maximizing value of the Company’s inline, research and clinical assetsReview IP provisions of SEC filings; review press releases and public releases to ensure alignment with IP strategyManage and oversee global trademark prosecution, maintenance, and protection Job BenefitsWe offer a competitive salary, employee benefits, and an excellent work environment.MedicalDentalVision401k MatchPaid Time OffEmployee Assistance ProgramWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer Seniority levelDirector Employment typeFull-time Job functionLegal IndustriesPharmaceutical Manufacturing Iselin, NJ #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-26