Amy Hessler

Senior Director, IP and Legal Operations at Genentech @ Genentech

About

Dedicated Legal and Patent Operations Professional | Passionate People Leader With a robust background in legal and patent operations, I bring a unique blend of expertise in managing complex legal processes and fostering team excellence. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a commitment to delivering results with precision and integrity. As a seasoned leader, I thrive on empowering and inspiring teams to reach their full potential. I believe in cultivating a collaborative environment where every individual's contribution is valued and recognized. Through effective communication and mentorship, I guide teams to surpass goals while fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Country

City

United States

Industry

Biotechnology

Skill

Pharmaceutical Industry, Drug Discovery, Lifesciences, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Patent Prosecution, Clinical Development, Oncology, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Trials, FDA, Medical Devices, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Patents, Vaccines, Molecular Biology, IND, Commercialization

Experience

Senior Director, IP and Legal Operations at Genentech

Genentech

2022-10 - Present · 4 yrs

Director, IP Operations

Genentech

2021-4 - 2022-10 · 1 yr 7 mos

Senior Manager, IP Paralegals

Genentech

2018-7 - 2021-4 · 2 yrs 10 mos

IP Operations Manager

Gilead Sciences

2017-10 - 2018-7 · 10 mos

Director, Intellectual Property

FibroGen, Inc.

2014-2 - 2017-10 · 3 yrs 9 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

Head, Global Patent Product

Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics

2010-2 - 2014-1 · 4 yrs

Emeryville, CA

Conduct strategic patent portfolio analysis performing due diligence and competitive intelligence research to secure freedom to operate for a major vaccine. Integrate competitive intelligence with intent to gain potential licensing opportunities with other companies for collaboration on vaccine development. • Manage patent portfolios currently maintaining over 100 patent families monitoring competitive intelligence to strategically plan freedom to operate and protect potential products. • Draft and negotiate MTAS, Clinical Research Agreements and Collaboration Agreements with companies and universities to protect research and potential vaccine releases. • Facilitate IP aspects of federal grant applications and other research collaborations . • Review new invention disclosures evaluating business relevance, potential to generate coverage of product and revenue opportunities, and create defensive or offensive filings to block competitor freedom to operate options. • Cross functionally coordinate with business development, clinical, regulatory, marketing, research & development, and patent litigation groups. • Travel as Global Product Team member providing patent expertise to strengthen company's patent position within international workforce. • Manage Patent Analyst Group consisting of Ph.D.-level scientific leaders providing technical support for patent attorneys, supporting patent filing to obtain new patents for the company.

Patent Agent and Manager, Patent and Scientific Analysts

Novartis

2002-1 - 2010-1 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Emeryville, CA

Managed and analyzed international patent portfolios for 50 clients providing portfolio analysis, disclosure review, freedom to operate analysis, and liaison with different groups. • Performed complex research collaborations coordinating with other departments for patent opportunities. • Led and won respect from a group of patent scientific for knowledge and expertise in sequence analysis and prior art searching supporting patent litigation.

Senior Forensic Associate - Litigation Department

Chiron Corporation

1998 - 2002 · 4 yrs

Emeryville, CA

• Served as liaison between scientists and attorneys providing technical and substantive support for patent litigation, managing document flow for complex litigation matters. • Awarded Patent Agent title in 2001.