Director/Senior Director, Intellectual Property

Director/Senior Director, Intellectual Property About Us

Alpha-9 Oncology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing radiopharmaceuticals for solid and hematologic malignancies. Alpha-9 has a portfolio of molecules entering clinical trials and a robust pipeline of additional targets for future development. With a strong cash position, raised from leading healthcare investors, Alpha-9 is poised to dramatically expand its team and accelerate its pipeline.

Radiopharmaceuticals, which enable internal delivery of radiation directly to tumor sites, are emerging as an exciting new class of cancer drugs. The field has evolved dramatically in the last few years, attributable to scientific advances and recent product launches. Radiopharmaceuticals are unique in that the same molecule can be used for imaging or therapeutic purposes, allowing doctors to visualize the molecule in patients prior to administration of therapy. The drug development cycle is also much shorter and capital efficient than traditional modalities.

Position Summary

Alpha-9 is seeking a Director/Senior Director, Intellectual Property to join our growing organization. The Director/Senior Director, Intellectual Property will work closely with research and development, business development and external patent counsel to lead and implement our intellectual property (IP) affairs, including the overarching strategies for our portfolio of clinical stage assets.

We are seeking a self-starter capable of working with a high degree of autonomy to join our expanding team. We value team members eager to make an impact and grow with us professionally.

Some specific duties and tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Draft and prosecute world-wide patent applications in conjunction with external patent counsel.
• Function as a liaison between research scientists and external patent counsel during patent drafting and prosecution.
• Perform patentability and freedom to operate searches using patent and scientific literature databases.
• Actively monitor and analyze competitive intellectual property and communicate findings to R&D project teams and management.
• Analyze third-party patent portfolios and the related patent landscape to support business development.
• Support the drafting and negotiation of collaboration, service, licensing and other agreements involving the use, transfer or ownership of IP.
• Provide periodic updates to stakeholders including the R&D project teams, management, and external licensing partners.
• Proactively prioritize and execute IP functional goals.
  
  

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent from accredited law school and member in good standing of a Bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia, and/or an advanced degree in chemistry, biochemistry, radiochemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline is required.
• At least 3 years experience in a law firm and/or in-house IP department with a focus on drafting and prosecuting PCT, US and foreign patent applications.
• Expertise in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the biopharmaceutical space, knowledge of peptide chemistry preferred.
• Experience searching patent and scientific literature databases.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others using data, logic, and tailoring messaging to the audience.
• Strong communication skills, ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management skills, including ability to execute versus deadlines and influence without direct reporting relationship.
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills, verbal communication and writing skills.
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Salary, Bonus, and Equity
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Commuter Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• 20 vacation days
• 18 Holidays
• 5 Sick Days
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Technology Allowance
• Impactful rewarding work
  
  

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)