Sanofi · 2 hours ago
Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property for Global BD and M&A
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$206K/yr - $298K/yr
8+ years expSanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives. The Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property for Global Business Development and Mergers & Acquisitions will provide IP support for external transactions, collaborate with various stakeholders, conduct IP diligence, and negotiate complex agreements.
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Responsibilities
Provide clear, pragmatic IP advice grounded in sound legal and business judgment regarding Sanofi’s external transactions
Collaborate closely with BD, SV, M&A, DSP, legal, and IP colleagues, technical due diligence teams, and other key stakeholders to ensure the effective and timely management of external transactions
Conduct IP diligence, including identification of key IP assets and available exclusivity, evaluation of ownership, patentability, validity and enforceability of IP rights, review of freedom to operate, and analysis of third-party agreements
Assess relative IP position of key competitors
Advocate for Sanofi’s interests in negotiation of IP-related matters with counterparties
Draft IP-related clauses in term sheets and complex agreements
Instruct and take advice from outside counsel when appropriate, and independently supervise the work of outside counsel
Recommend post-transaction patent strategy
Keep informed of new laws, regulations, and trends affecting industry and transaction space, and contribute to continuous improvement of IP-GBDMA team skills and ways of working
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in the biological or chemical sciences
Registered US patent attorney with active membership and good standing in the MA or other state bar
At least 8 years of patent law experience, in-house and/or at a law firm
Experience providing IP support for synthetic molecules and/or biologics in the biopharmaceutical space
Experience with due diligence, agreement drafting, and negotiation
Preferred
Graduate degree (MS, PhD) in the biological or chemical sciences
Experience providing IP support for both synthetic molecules and biologics
Law firm experience
Experience with litigation or other adversarial proceedings
Experience with digital IP matters
Benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Company
Sanofi
Sanofi is a global biopharma company focused on prescription drugs, vaccines, and treatments for chronic, rare, and infectious diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.97BKey Investors
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2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.74B
2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.59B
Leadership Team
Paul Hudson
Chief Executive Officer
Francois-Xavier Roger
Chief Financial Officer
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