ProFound Therapeutics: Vice President, IP Counsel

Core responsibilities:

• Lead the company's IP and contracting infrastructure, including negotiation support, contract lifecycle management, governance processes, and cross-functional coordination
• Collaborate with corporate and BD teams for partnering, IP due diligence, competitive intelligence, and IP licensing efforts
• Provide both general legal and IP-focused counsel and education to company scientists and management teams
• Oversee contracting strategy and execution for collaborations, licenses, alliances, vendors, and strategic partnerships

This role supports the development of breakthrough treatments across a broad range of disease areas by building IP value and enabling strategic partnerships that advance novel therapeutic programs toward the clinic.

Required qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate (for attorney) and graduate science degree (Ph.D. in biological field)
• At least 10 years of IP advisor experience and at least 4 years of in-house IP experience
• Experienced patent agent, registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Extensive knowledge of patent law and procedure, including international and foreign patent prosecution procedure

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary range: $275,000 - $350,000
• Healthcare coverage
• Annual incentive program
• Retirement benefits
• Broad range of other benefits