Executive Director, Transactions & Intellectual Property

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Posted Job Title
Executive Director, Transactions & Intellectual Property

Job Profile Title
Director E

Job Description Summary
The Gene Therapy Program (GTP) is entering a new era of unprecedented opportunity with the great potential to reshape the face of medicine as we know it. Our discoveries have set the stage for successful treatments and possibly even cures for devastating genetic diseases.

The laboratory of Dr. Jim Wilson, at GTP of the University of Pennsylvania, has been a leader in the development of innovative vector technology for close to three decades. We have emerged as the “go-to” organization for public and private partners, who want to participate in the gene therapy space. Currently, we are positioned to lead another round of vector innovation and establish pre-clinical and clinical proof-of-concept in therapeutic applications of in-vivo genome editing.

Continuation of all GTP positions is contingent upon funding.

Job Description

Due to our success and plans for future growth, we are currently seeking an experienced attorney for the position of Executive Director of Transactions and Intellectual Property. This key position will be responsible for coordinating all legal activity for the GTP organization and for providing legal oversight in the areas of business development, alliance management and intellectual property.

Position will be responsible for leading the preparation and negotiation of a variety of contracts including license and collaboration agreements, sponsored research agreements, master service agreements, clinical trial agreements (US and ROW), manufacturing agreements, consulting agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements. Responsible for monitoring contractual rights and obligations across a range of agreement types and advising GTP stakeholders to ensure compliance. Manage other legal matters independently as well as in collaboration with outside counsel to optimize legal activities and minimize risk for the GTP organization. Establish and lead initiatives to improve agreement and contract processes and overall workflow.

The Executive Director will also play a key role in continuing to develop GTP's overall intellectual property strategy in collaboration with IP counsel and GTP alliance partners. Position will be responsible for the identification and communication of intellectual property risks to scientific, legal and business teams.

As a top candidate, you will have experience as an attorney in a law firm or in-house legal environment in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry with a proven track record of successfully leading the preparation and negotiation of a broad range of contracts and agreements involving intellectual property rights. In addition, you will have a demonstrated understanding of drug/therapeutic development including the regulatory approval process. This role requires a motivated and experienced individual that shares GTP's commitment to bringing new therapies to rare disease patients quickly.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree, admission in good standing to the state bar, or related field with 5+ years of hands on experience preparing and negotiating a broad range of contracts within a legal firm and/or in-house at a biotech or pharmaceutical company is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a life science discipline is required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Must possess advanced knowledge of intellectual property and patent prosecution process.
• Experience with contracts involving intellectual property is required.
• Experience with collaboration and alliance related IP issues, including academic and industry partnerships is a plus.
• Understanding of the drug development process is required
• High level of business acumen is required.
• Must have a creative, collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management, internal R&D stakeholders and external alliance partners is required.
• Must be highly functioning, detail-oriented, and analytical candidate who can think strategically while working in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills required.
• Admission in good standing to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office is a plus.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$108,411.00 - $205,981.00

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.


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