At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.

Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. *in collaboration with AbbVie

About the Role:

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• Identifies inventions in collaboration with members of various drug discovery and development groups within the Company

• Drafts and prosecutes patent applications relating to assigned scientific area (such as, but not limited to: chemistry, biology, biologics, gene therapy, antibodies, peptides and other related programs) that are strategically aligned with the Company's business objectives

• Works and interacts with collaborators and other external strategic partners to implement global patent strategies

• Assists with strategic IP due diligence, including conducting prior art and patent searches and analyzing the patent portfolios of competitors and potential collaborators

• Reviews proposed publications and analyzes potential impact on the Company's patent portfolio

• Responsible for managing/handling multiple patent prosecution matters and seeing projects through to conclusion

• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelors Degree in life sciences, chemistry, biology or similar biological sciences and 10+ years of in-house and/or law firm patent prosecution and counseling experience related to, but not limited to: chemistry, biology, biologics, gene therapy, antibodies, peptides or other related programs OR

• Masters Degree in in life sciences, chemistry, biology or similar biological sciences and 5+ years of similar experience as noted above OR

• PhD in in life sciences, chemistry, biology or similar biological sciences and 2+ years of similar experience as noted above

• Registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office

• Ability to work as part of a team; may train lower levels

• Excellent computer skills

• Strong communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

• Detail oriented yet can see broader picture for department

• Ability to meet multiple and aggressive deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

• Strong project management skills

• Expertise in preparing patent applications across scientific areas such as, but not limited to: chemistry, biology, biologics, gene therapy, antibodies, peptides or other related programs)

• Ability to work collaboratively with other personnel at Neurocrine

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

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