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Patent Counsel, Biologics - Global Intellectual Property
Sanofi US Services INC · 🇺🇸 Cambridge, MA
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 47 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 29 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Sanofi US Services INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Submission Lead, Global” (Regulatory Affairs Specialists) in NJ: $111k–$122k, median $117k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 47 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 29 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Title : Patent Counsel, Biologics - Global Intellectual Property • Location: Cambridge, MA About the Job The Counsel will be an experienced patent attorney responsible for biologics projects on a talented team committed to diversity and inclusion. The attorney will be part of the US team dedicated to all aspects of patent protection for a diverse range of programs across Sanofi's business units. The attorney will advise on wide range of intellectual property matters, including patent preparation and prosecution, worldwide patent portfolio management, overall IP strategy including loss-of-exclusivity (LOE) strategies, PTE/SPC strategies, patentability assessments, and freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses including risk mitigation strategies. The position reports directly to the principal leader of US Biologics Patents and is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. About Sanofi: We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve lives. Main Responsibilities The Counsel, Biologics Patents will be responsible for all aspects of patent protection for assigned biologics programs. Principal accountabilities include: • Prepare, draft, file, and prosecute US, EPO, and foreign patent applications across biotechnology and biologics areas. • Interact with internal clients including Research & Development, Project Management, Business Development, Franchise, CMC, and Industrial Affairs in the US and Europe on a regular basis, providing proactive IP counselling and soliciting invention disclosures. • Proactively advise clients on IP strategy aligned with business objectives, including portfolio positioning and competitive landscape, preferably using AI-enhanced portfolio analytics, competitive intelligence, and predictive modeling, and translating complex data into actionable business recommendations. • Provide patentability evaluations of IP related to internal research programs and external business development opportunities. • Conduct, direct, and analyze patent searches; render written opinions on validity, non-infringement, and freedom-to-operate / design-around of third-party patents. • Initiate, defend, and manage post-issuance proceedings, including US Inter Partes Review (IPR), Post-Grant Review (PGR), EPO Oppositions, and patent litigation support. • Review proposed research papers and other publications for potential impact on Sanofi's existing patent estate. • Participate in the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of agreements covering intellectual property rights (licenses, CDAs, collaboration agreements, etc.) • Leverage AI tools strategically across the full patent lifecycle including AI-assisted drafting, claim analysis, prior art searching, office action response preparation, and portfolio analytics while maintaining critical oversight, professional judgment, and work product quality control. • Critically review and validate all AI-generated work products to ensure technical accuracy, legal soundness, strategic alignment, and freedom from hallucinations or analytical errors before client delivery or filing. • Direct AI-assisted workflows for patent prosecution streams, configuring AI tools to execute within defined strategic parameters while maintaining appro