Associate Director, Intellectual Property

Revolution Medicines is a global, commercial-state oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. Leveraging its differentiated RAS(ON) tri-complex inhibitor platform, the company is advancing a broad, integrated portfolio of oral RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to directly target the active, cancer-driving state of RAS. Founded on rigorous scientific inquiry and a willingness to challenge long-held assumptions, Revolution Medicines is committed to changing the trajectory of disease for patients with RAS-addicted cancers worldwide. Our people are united by a shared way of working: follow the science, challenge assumptions, act with urgency and hold ourselves to a high standard of rigor—all in service of patients. The Opportunity: We are seeking a trademark and copyright attorney to join our IP team. In this newly created role, you will share responsibility for RevMed’s expanding global trademarks and domains practice, spanning clearance, prosecution, portfolio management, and enforcement. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Intellectual Property, you will collaborate with other members of our Legal department, outside counsel, R&D and commercial teams. The successful candidate is someone who possesses intellectual curiosity, business acumen, attention to detail, and a positive disposition. A passion for mastering new challenges and strong communication skills are essential. The role offers significant exposure to complex, high-impact matters and opportunities for increasing ownership and strategic decision-making. • Execute global trademark strategy; determine trademark filing, prosecution and portfolio maintenance priorities in alignment with commercial objectives, and direct outside counsel to implement those decisions. • Conduct trademark clearance reviews for proposed names and other brand assets, conduct copyright clearances in support of content creation, and translate risk assessments into guidance which shapes name selection, manage risks, and enables the business to meet accelerated timelines. • Partner with marketing and commercial teams to identify and collect specimens of use supporting trademark applications and registrations. • Support the company’s domain-name portfolio strategy, including acquisitions, disputes, enforcement, and recovery. • Engage in trademark and domain-name enforcement activities, including reviewing watch notices, identifying potential threats, initiating takedown requests, negotiating coexistence and consent agreements, and working with outside counsel and vendors to resolve disputes. • Support trademark opposition, cancellation, and related proceedings. • Provide practical advice to the business on trademark and copyright matters, including ownership, proper usage, licenses, and fair use. • Identify IP risks and communicate those risks to internal stakeholders for discussion and resolution. • Deliver training to internal stakeholders on intellectual property requirements and best practices. • Take on additional assignments, projects, and responsibilities as needed to support the Legal team and broader business objectives. Required Skills, Experience and Education: • 6-10 years of relevant legal experience at a law firm and/or in an in-house role. • J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and a member in good standing of the California Bar, or eligible for in-house registration in California. • Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. • Demonstrable experience in global trademark portfolio management and enforcement. • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously. • Ability to multi-task, prioritize options, anticipate challenges and execute on goals as a member of an interdisciplinary team is extremely important. • Collaborative, flexible, positive and pragmatic work style with excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to simplify the complex and adapt to audiences with varying levels of legal fluency. • Thrives in and enjoys a creative and collaborative team setting, and driven by a desire to be innovative in a high energy environment. • Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to contribute beyond the core responsibilities of a role. Preferred Skills: • Experience working in a multinational corporation or commercial-stage startup. • Experience advising biotech or pharma companies strongly preferred. • Undergraduate or advanced degree in a life sciences discipline. • Competency drafting and negotiating copyright and data licensing agreements, including provisions governing ownership, permitted uses, sublicensing, attribution, and usage restrictions. #LI-TS1 #LI-Hybrid The base pay salary range for this full-time position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is listed below. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the base pay salary range for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training. Please note that base pay salary range is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities. Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and veteran status. Revolution Medicines takes protection and security of personal data very seriously and respects your right to privacy while using our website and when contacting us by email or phone. We will only collect, process and use any personal data that you provide to us in accordance with our CCPA Notice and Privacy Policy. 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