Head of Intellectual Property - London, United Kingdom - Isomorphic Labs

Isomorphic Labs
Isomorphic Labs
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London, United Kingdom

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Head of IP, London:

Isomorphic Labs is a new Alphabet company that is reimagining drug discovery through a computational
- and AI-first approach.

We are on a mission to accelerate the speed, increase the efficacy and lower the cost of drug discovery.

You'll be working at the cutting edge of the new era of 'digital biology' to deliver a transformative social impact for the benefit of millions of people.


Come and be part of a multi-disciplinary team driving groundbreaking innovation and play a meaningful role in contributing towards us achieving our ambitious goals, while being a part of an inspiring, collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.


Your impact:


This position offers an amazing opportunity to formulate and execute a strategic vision to advance and protect the organisation's current and future intellectual property estate.


Reporting to the General Counsel, as the Head of IP you will lead intellectual property strategy for Isomorphic Labs, balancing strategic planning with practical execution.

You will collaborate with researchers and business leaders across the organisation, using your knowledge and influencing skills to shape how we build and develop the business from an IP perspective.

You will also partner with other members of the Alphabet ecosystem as a representative of Isomorphic Labs.

You will need to utilise your previous experience and show initiative in order to fully carve out your contribution.

The Head of IP will work in partnership with the IsoLegal team and various researchers and senior leaders across business functions to design, develop and drive implementation of intellectual property strategy in alignment with the organisation's strategic directives.

Key responsibilities of the position include identifying and pursuing strategies to protect innovation in IsoLabs' research and development activities (including AI/ML as well as small molecule and biologic therapeutic innovations), effectively educating on IP matters, communicating IP guidance, and managing the Company's intellectual property affairs (e.g., client counselling, licensing transactions, patent preparation and procurement, opinion work, IP disputes and litigation, due diligence and competitive intelligence, IP budgeting, copyright and trademark matters).


What you will do:


  • Develop, implement and optimise comprehensive global IP strategy for the organisation
  • Build, manage and expand patent portfolios that provide value and protect R&D innovations
  • Establish IP governance and internal initiatives to support and drive innovation
  • Protect and defend the organisation's IP, anticipate IP disputes, conduct landscaping and clearance assessments, execute on risk mitigation, and manage effective litigation when necessary
  • Counsel science and business colleagues on patentability, freedomtooperate, IP risks, and other IP matters
  • Negotiate IP terms of licensing and other agreements
  • Stay informed on legal trends and changes in laws and regulations; advise on emerging IP issues to ensure innovative and cuttingedge approaches
  • Work closely with IsoLegal and Alphabet teams, outside counsel, consultants, and researchers to evaluate and support the development and advancement of new technologies and innovations
  • Contribute to and maintain positive working relationships, foster a cohesive, committed team environment and drive effective partnership with crossfunctional teams

Skills and qualifications:


Essential:


  • Either Qualified UK Solicitor specialising in IP; Qualified European Patent Attorney; OR US JD with active bar membership in at least one state and USPTO bar admission
  • Advanced technical or scientific degree and 10+ years of proven IP legal experience
  • Experience in pharmaceutical industry and knowledge of the drug development process
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication, and collaborative skills necessary to effectively partner with and advise researchers, scientists and other stakeholders in highly crossfunctional teams
  • Ability to work independently and in teams, prioritise workflow and work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multidimensional projects in a fastpaced and evolving environment
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in legal research, work product and compliance
  • Ability to align IP strategy with business objectives and utilise IP strategy to contribute to the organisation's growth and success

Nice to have:


  • PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or related field strongly preferred
  • Prior inhouse experience at biotech or pharmaceutical company strongly preferred
  • Experience negotiating and drafting IP provisions in marquee licences and other highimpact agreements
  • Experience practising patent law in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), deep learning, data sciences and/or AIdriven drug discovery
  • Experience building or developing an ea
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