Patent Coordinator - IP Litigation Administrative Coordinator
About the position At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's 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, you'll 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, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Responsibilities • Provide administrative support to the Intellectual Property Litigation team. • Assist and support litigation teams in U.S. and global intellectual property litigations, including maintaining electronic databases. • Draft correspondence, e-mails, engagement letters with outside counsel; obtain references, case law, patents, file histories; organize materials. • Schedule meetings and manage logistics for a variety of meetings, including registering visitors, catering, and technical assistance. • Utilize various platforms to review invoices; maintain and retrieve pleadings, information and correspondence. • Effectively manage the calendar and coordinate domestic and international travel. • Review, prioritize, and flag high priority communications for timely responses. • Make connections and establish relationships across functions. • Prepare PowerPoint presentations, word processing, copying, scanning, and utilizing online services. • Timely and efficient processing of expense reports. • Back up other administrative coordinators when they are out of the office. • Interact with U.S. and global litigation counsel and support staff. Requirements • Associate's degree and 2 years of legal experience. • 2 years in a technical school setting with hands-on experience. • High school diploma / GED and 4 years of legal experience. Nice-to-haves • Recent litigation experience in a law firm or corporate law department. • Patent prosecution experience. • 3+ years of experience in a law firm. • Exceptional communication skills - oral and written. • Excellent time management and project management skills. • Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills. • Ability to pay close attention to detail and manage several projects simultaneously. • Outstanding interpersonal skills. • Resourceful, creative, flexible and team player. Benefits • Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions. • Group medical, dental and vision coverage. • Life and disability insurance. • Flexible spending accounts. • Discretionary annual bonus program. • Stock-based long-term incentives. • Award-winning time-off plans. • Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements. Apply tot his job