Vice President, Patents

Revolution Medicines is a late-stage clinical oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The company is seeking an accomplished and highly strategic patent attorney to lead intellectual property strategy for their patent portfolio.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited US law school and member in good standing of a US State Bar.
• Degree in a life science discipline required; advanced degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or similar strongly preferred.
• Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
• 15+ years of patent experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech sector, with significant in-house experience within a pharmaceutical/biotech company.
• Deep and creative expertise in small molecule patent prosecution, including assessing obviousness-type double patenting risks and lifecycle strategy.
• Significant experience with patent disputes, including oppositions, IPRs/PGRs, and/or litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate prosecution and dispute strategies into a cohesive, forward-looking IP approach.
• Strong understanding of global patent systems.
• Demonstrated successful experience advising senior management on complex IP issues, including risk assessment and strategic decision-making.
• Ability to operate as a senior individual contributor and strategic leader, with or without formal people management responsibilities.
• Excellent judgment, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Collaborative, flexible, positive and pragmatic work style.

Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation
• Robust equity awards
• Strong benefits
• Significant learning and development opportunities