Assistant General Counsel, Patent Litigation

About the Company: Leading healthcare company researching & developing medicines & vaccines Industry Pharmaceuticals Type Public Company Founded 1929 Employees 10,001+Categories Biotechnology Diseases GlaxoSmithKline Health and Wellness Heathcare Medicine Pharmaceutical Industry Pharmaceuticals Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Viruses Consumer Goods Specialtiespharmaceutical products and vaccines Business ClassificationsB2CAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Patent Litigation to develop and execute patent litigation strategy across international jurisdictions, with a focus on the United States and Europe. Responsibilities include leading complex patent enforcement matters, supervising external counsel, and coordinating with internal stakeholders on global disputes. The role also involves advising on litigation risks, preventing disputes, and pursuing early resolution where appropriate. The successful candidate will represent the organization in legal proceedings, communicate strategy to senior leaders, manage competing priorities, and advance practical, innovative approaches to litigation, including the use of AI.Candidates must be qualified U.S. attorneys with a JD and at least eight years of significant complex patent litigation experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries. Experience in a major U.S. law firm or large corporate litigation department, along with international IP litigation experience, is required. Extensive hands-on experience with U.S. patent litigation—including discovery, motion practice, and trials—is preferred, as are courtroom argument experience, an advanced scientific degree, and registration to practice before the relevant U.S. patent authority. Strong strategic judgment, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams are also important. Hiring Manager Title VP, Intellectual Property, Head of Patent Litigation FunctionsLegal