Senior Counsel, Head of IP Policy & Advocacy

Company: Amgen
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 6, 2026

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Senior Counsel, Head of IP Policy & Advocacy What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. At Amgen, our mission is to bring life-changing therapies to patients who need them. The Head of IP Policy & Advocacy is responsible for setting and executing a cohesive IP policy strategy that safeguards Amgens intellectual assets, supports long-term scientific investment, and promotes balanced systems that foster both innovation and patient access worldwide. We are looking for a strong leader who can shape external narratives around intellectual property rights, rebut misinformation that threatens innovation incentives and the integrity of the IP system, identify new IP policy risks and opportunities, and advise Amgens senior leadership team. The successful candidate will serve as Amgens IP policy advocate with policymakers, regulators, and other key external stakeholders. This will include actively engaging with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Offices leadership team, Congress, trade associations, academic experts, and think tanks to influence legislation, rulemaking, and guidance affecting intellectual property rights. Other responsibilities will include coordinating amicus efforts in support of significant patent litigation efforts, serving as a speaker or panelist at trade organization meetings, and facilitating the writing and publication of papers advocating our positions. Internally, the role drives cross-functional and cross-regional coordination on advocacy efforts, supports responsible collaborations and licensing, and promotes education and alignment on IP policy issues. The successful candidate will lead our IP Policy Team (a diverse group of IP attorneys with expertise in areas including patent prosecution, patent litigation, biosimilars, trademarks, and AI), and work closely with their Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, Commercial, Litigation, and other colleagues to identify and manage IP policy risks and opportunities across jurisdictions and to keep senior leaders and business partners informed of relevant developments. This is a remote position, with a preference for someone on the East Coast, ideally in the Washington, DC area. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction and four (4) years of experience practicing Intellectual Property law Preferred Qualifications: Ten (10) or more years of experience practicing Intellectual Property law Background in patent prosecution or patent litigation with connecting IP policy work. Involvement in trade organizations and/or patent associations Excellent analytic, legal drafting and oral and written communication skills Strong management and leadership skills as well as a strong client service focus and the ability to work independently and in teams Ability to think creatively and devise practical solutions to challenging problems Ability to work efficiently, to prioritize workflow, to meet demanding deadlines, and to manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan Stock-based long-term incentives Award-winning time-off plans Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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