IP Paralegal

Job description

Who We Are BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions. Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions. Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world. About Corporate Groups It takes a village, and at BioMarin, our general and admin teams are the village behind our success. From the IT experts who manage our technology to the human resources professionals who hire the people who make it all possible, these teams support our organization and span all areas of operations. The Opportunity BioMarin is seeking candidates for an Intellectual Property Paralegal to work with our dynamic IP team of attorneys, patent agents, and paralegals. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual with interest in helping lead the evolution of our IP practice as BioMarin grows. This candidate is highly organized, self-motivated and enjoys working closely with internal and external partners to make an impact. This candidate has excellent communication skills, and the ability to assess competing demands and prioritize appropriately in view of deadlines. The candidate must be proficient with current technology and tools required to carry out critical job functions and will seek opportunities to apply new technology (including AI) to increase the efficiency of our IP team practices. Key Responsibilities: Maintain all aspects of intellectual property docketing and file management. Track and monitor due dates for intellectual property related annuities and renewals including coordinating with attorneys, instructing vendors, and confirming payments. Communicate with outside counsel to ensure timely receipt of documents and accuracy of docketing. Prepare and proofread filing receipts, assignments, declarations, and other formal documents. Work collaboratively within the paralegal team and with IP practitioners to effectively manage these responsibilities, and special projects as the need arises. Periodic administrative support for the Vice President, Head of Intellectual Property and the IP Team. Skills 3 to 5 years of patent paralegal experience in patent prosecution and management; experience with biotech or pharmaceutical patents strongly preferred. Experience handling patent annuities and renewals including tracking/monitoring due dates. Experience with electronic IP docketing and annuity management systems. Familiarity with the USPTO e-filing system Skilled using document and email management applications and databases, preferably including Outlook, SharePoint, and iManage. Willingness to learn new systems. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Education Associate, B.A., or B.S. degree is preferred. PLEASE NOTE: Absent a Medical or Religious reason that prohibits vaccinations, all our incoming employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Ireland Safety Responsibility Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.