Amgen Inc.

Title: Corporate Counsel II
Department: Amgen Legal / Patent Law Group
Location: South San Francisco, CA or Thousand Oaks, CA


Company Background:

Amgen, the world's largest biotechnology company, uses science and innovation in an effort to dramatically improve people's lives. Amgen aspires to be the world's best human therapeutics company. Our researchers harness the powerful tools of cellular and molecular biology and medicinal chemistry to discover, develop and commercialize naturally occurring proteins, antibodies and small molecules, with the goal of extending the reach of science to unleash the body's own powerful therapeutic responses.


Job Description

This candidate will be involved in patent application drafting and prosecution, drafting and negotiation of various research and licensing agreements in coordination with licensing counsel, drafting opinions and developing legal strategies associated with Amgen's business and research endeavors, as well as the potential for having involvement in some copyright, trademark and litigation matters. The position requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in all aspects of U.S. foreign intellectual property law relating to organic chemistry, preferably in the pharmaceutical or agrichemical industries. This position requires a J.D. degree and admission to practice before a state bar and the U.S. Patent Office.


How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for any of these opportunities, please apply online on Amgen’s website and please contact Craig Seipel at (805) 313- 4534 or cseipel@amgen.com if you have any questions.

As an EEO/AA M/F/D/V employer, Amgen values and encourages diversity in the workplace.