Senior Director, IP Counsel

Nurix Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines, the next frontier in innovative drug design aimed at improving treatment options for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases. Powered by a fully AI-integrated discovery engine capable of tackling any protein class, and coupled with unparalleled ligase expertise, Nurix’s dedicated team has built a formidable advantage in translating the science of targeted protein degradation into clinical advancements. Nurix aims to establish degrader-based treatments at the forefront of patient care, writing medicine’s next chapter with a new script to outmatch disease.

Position:

We are looking for an Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney with a strong chemistry and pharmaceutical background to head Nurix’s IP function. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, protecting, and enforcing the company’s intellectual property portfolio, which includes patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in both law firm and in-house settings, strategic pharmaceutical portfolio management, and IP litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patent Strategy and Management:
  • Oversee the development, prosecution, and management of the company's patent portfolio (domestic and international).
  • Work closely with research and development (R&D) teams to identify and protect patentable inventions.
  • Advise on patentability, freedom-to-operate, and landscape analysis.
  • Collaborate with outside counsel to manage patent filings and ensure timely and strategic prosecution of patent applications.
    
• Trademark and Trade Secret Protection:
  • Advise on trademark strategy, including registration, protection, and enforcement of trademarks.
  • Develop and implement policies for the protection of trade secrets and confidential information.
    
• IP Litigation and Disputes:
  • Provide counsel on IP disputes, including patent infringement, litigation, and settlement negotiations.
  • Manage relationships with outside litigation counsel and coordinate defense or enforcement of the company’s IP rights.
    
• Licensing and Agreements:
  • Negotiate and draft licensing agreements, joint ventures, and other collaborations related to IP.
  • Provide legal support for agreements involving intellectual property, including research and development agreements, patent assignments, and material transfer agreements.
    
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with internal teams, including R&D, business development, regulatory affairs, and commercial teams, to align IP strategy with business objectives.
  • Provide training and legal guidance to other departments on IP-related matters.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to practice law in California.
    
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience as an IP attorney, preferably with a biopharmaceutical focus.
  • In-depth knowledge of patent law, trademark law, trade secret protection, and related litigation.
  • Proven experience managing complex patent portfolios and providing strategic IP advice to R&D teams.
  • Experience negotiating and drafting IP licensing and other commercialization agreements.
    
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex scientific and legal information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
  • High level of professional integrity and attention to detail.
  • Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge pharmaceutical innovations and IP strategies.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.

Fit with Nurix Culture and Values

• Strong team orientation; highly collaborative
• Solutions and results-oriented focus
• Hands-on approach; resourceful and open to diverse points of view

Application Process

Nurix is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package. Applicants should be legally entitled to work for any employer in the US.

Note to Employment Agencies: Please do not forward any agency resumes. Nurix will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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