Senior Patent Counsel

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

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What you will do

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a full range of patent support functions, including patent preparation and prosecution, freedom-to-operate studies (e.g., infringement and validity analysis), and client counseling
• Draft and negotiate agreements, including license and research collaboration agreements
• Provide due diligence support for business development activities
• Gain a solid understanding of the technologies, commercial models, competitive strategies and patent landscape in the consumer product space, as appropriate, including: skin health products, baby products, oral care products, wound care products, and over-the-counter (OTC) products
• Support US and international litigation
• Manage relationships with external firms, partners and/or outside counsel
• Make regular presentations, train and interact with business partners about patents, other intellectual property, contracts, and due diligence matters
• Work closely and strategically with business teams
• Work collaboratively with patent and cross-functional legal team members to deliver holistic legal advice to the business

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications:

• An undergraduate or advanced degree in medical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, or mechanical engineering
• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree from a qualified law school
• Admitted to the USPTO and licensed to practice and in good standing in at least one state or the District of Columbia, ability to become member of NJ bar (in-house)
• Minimum of 5 years of law firm and/or in-house law department experience
• Strong understanding of patent laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude, high emotional intelligence and the ability to work in a fast-paced business environment
• Patent preparation and prosecution experience
• Experience with patentability and non-infringement studies and rendering opinions
• Experience with diligence activities

Desired Qualifications:

• In-house experience at a consumer products company is preferred
• Experience with license/agreement drafting and contract negotiation is preferred

What’s in it for you

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.