**Why Join Intellia?**
Our mission is to develop curative genome editing treatments that can
positively transform the lives of people living with severe and life-
threatening diseases.
Beyond our science, we live our four core values: One, Explore, Disrupt,
Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more at Intellia. We have a
single-minded determination to excel and succeed together. We believe in the
power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We welcome challenging thoughts and
imagination to develop innovative solutions. And we know that patients are
counting on us to make the promise a reality, so we must maintain high
standards and get it done.
We want all of our people to go beyond what is possible. We aren’t constrained
by typical end rails, and we aren’t out to just “treat” people. We’re all in
this for something more. We’re driven to cure and motivated for change. Just
imagine the possibilities of what we can do together.
**How you will Achieve More with Intellia:**
As a Senior Counsel on the Intellectual Property team, you will partner with
researchers and legal professionals in the creation, management, and
protection of intellectual property assets. In this role, you will be
responsible for developing and implementing IP strategies to protect
Intellia’s technology platforms and the application of those technologies to
develop CRISPR/Cas9- based genome editing therapies. Most importantly, we seek
a team member who wants to be fully integrated into every aspect of the
company from research to business execution. Additional role responsibilities
include but are not limited to:
* Provides expert counsel and advises cross-functional stakeholders and leadership on IP matters, including IP opportunities, risks, and mitigation strategies
* Help lead the development of a worldwide IP portfolio covering therapeutic applications of CRISPR-Cas9
* Identify patentable inventions through regular interactions with internal R&D project teams, and work with outside counsel to draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide
* Conduct due diligence assessments and counsel based on those assessments, including business development, freedom-to-operate (FTO) and IP landscape assessments
* Assist with challenging and defending patents in PTAB, opposition proceedings, and other forums
* Develop and implement strategies to secure freedom-to-operate for Intellia
* Keep abreast of changes in IP laws that affect Intellia and its business goals
* Identify unmet needs and potential IP-related legal issues and proactively propose strategies to optimize outcomes and results for the company
* Work closely with other attorneys and staff to ensure that Intellia’s interests are properly protected
* Serve as a role model and a champion of the legal department through work ethic, attitude, interpersonal skills, and successful results
**About You:**
* JD degree from an accredited law school; registered to practice at the United States Patent and Trademark Office
* 7+ years of relevant IP experience in house or at a major law firm
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal or scientific issues in a simple, understandable manner with colleagues of varying technical knowledge across the company
* Strong collaborative skills, able to build partnerships and alliances internally and with external partners at all levels of the organization
* Strong organization and time management skills with flexibility, creativity, and resourcefulness to successfully prioritize and manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
**Meet your future team:**
This role reports to the Head of IP and works with other members of the IP
Team as well as with research professionals and outside counsel. The IP Team
is a hardworking, highly collaborative team staffed by individuals who value
and support each other. The IP team includes hybrid remote/on-site and fully
remote team members, allowing for flexibility while fostering a strong sense
of community within the team and with stakeholders.
There is no road map for what we are doing as leaders in the systemic delivery
of in vivo CRISPR-Cas9 therapies, while offering a full spectrum approach to
creating CRISPR-Cas9 therapy using our ex vivo pipeline. We thrive on charting
new territory, exploring new ways to drive our programs forward. We are
cultivating the culture of ONE, EXPLORE, DISRUPT, and DELIVER that continues
to make Intellia such an incredible place to work.
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**_Covid-19 Vaccination Policy:_** _All Intellia employees, regardless of work
location, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. This requirement includes a
booster dose once eligible. Requests for exemption for medical or sincerely
held religious beliefs will be considered._
**_EEOC Statement:_** _Intellia believes in a diverse environment, and is
committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified
applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion
or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion,
gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status,
disability, or any other legally protected status. Intellia will make
reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities,
in accordance with applicable law._