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Immunome, Inc.

<div><div>Company Overview

Immunome is a clinical-stage targeted oncology company committed to developing first-in-class and best-in-class targeted cancer therapies. We are advancing an innovative portfolio of therapeutics, drawing on leadership that previously played key roles in the design, development, and commercialization of cutting-edge therapies, including antibody-drug conjugate therapies. Our pipeline includes varegacestat, a late-clinical stage GSI; IM-1021, a clinical-stage ROR1 ADC; and IM-3050, a FAP-targeted radiotherapy that recently received IND clearance. We are also advancing a broad portfolio of early stage ADCs pursuing undisclosed solid tumor targets.</div>
Position Overview

The Senior IP Paralegal is the primary in-house patent operations partner supporting Immunome's global life sciences patent portfolio. Reporting to the Executive Director, IP Counsel, this role owns day-to-day patent prosecution administration and portfolio operations across U.S. and international matters, ensuring audit-ready records, docket integrity, and on-time execution through disciplined process management and proactive risk identification. The Senior IP Paralegal serves as the operational liaison between internal inventors/R&amp;D stakeholders, executive leadership, and outside counsel, and is expected to independently drive systems, workflows, and continuous improvements that scale with company growth.

Responsibilities

Patent Prosecution Support (U.S. and International)
<ul>
<li>Support preparation, review, and filing of U.S. patent applications (provisional and non-provisional) and related formal papers in coordination with outside counsel.</li>
<li>Coordinate PCT filings and national phase entries; manage communications and instructions to foreign associates and outside counsel.</li>
<li>Route and track Office Actions and related correspondence; support internal review cycles and confirm timely filings and acknowledgments.</li>
<li>Assist with post-allowance activities (issue fee processing, formal papers, and issuance documentation) and post-grant administrative actions as needed.</li>
</ul>
 Formalities, Signatures, and Chain of Title
<ul>
<li>Manage and obtain execution of IP formalities documents (declarations, powers of attorney, assignments, inventor documents).</li>
<li>Coordinate assignment recordation and maintain clean chain-of-title across portfolio assets.</li>
<li>Own the preparation, execution, and recordation of IP assignment documents, ensuring timely routing, signatures, and completion of required documentation for corporate and portfolio activities.</li>
<li>Maintain organized matter files, executed documents, and supporting evidence of ownership.</li>
</ul>
Docketing, Deadlines, and Portfolio Administration
<ul>
<li>Maintain and validate accurate docketing for U.S. and foreign matters; perform routine audits to ensure alignment between internal and outside counsel deadlines.</li>
<li>Serve as a primary operational point of contact for outside counsel and docketing/annuity vendors; track status and confirm deliverables.</li>
<li>Drive outside counsel coordination by setting clear priorities, timelines, and deliverable expectations; proactively follow up to protect deadlines and escalate risks as needed.</li>
<li>Support maintenance fee and annuity workflows by reviewing reports, confirming payment instructions, and ensuring portfolio data consistency.</li>
</ul>
In-House IP Operations and Cross-Functional Support
<ul>
<li> Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of an IP management and patent docketing system, including requirements gathering, vendor coordination, data migration, configuration, training, and go-live support.</li>
<li>Own ongoing system administration and data governance, including docket audits, workflow optimization, and user support to ensure reliable, decision-ready portfolio data.</li>
<li>Act as an operational partner to the Executive Director, IP Counsel by anticipating workload, proactively flagging risks, and providing clear status updates.</li>
<li>Prepare patent portfolio reports and summaries for the Executive Director, IP Counsel, including filing activity, upcoming deadlines, and overall portfolio status.</li>
<li>Provide IP operations support across the company (all programs) and partner with other Legal stakeholders on related administrative needs, status reporting, and document workflows.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline patent and IP administrative processes, improve cycle times, and strengthen compliance and record readiness as the company scales.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Paralegal certificate strongly preferred, or equivalent relevant training and experience.</li>
<li>A minimum of 8 years of total related experience is preferred. Minimum of 5 years of patent IP work experience in biotech/pharma or other life sciences settings; prior in-house experience strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience implementing, optimizing, or administering a patent docketing/IP management system and associated workflows (strong preference for prior system implementation ownership).</li>
<li>Proven ability to manage outside counsel and vendors in a deadline-driven environment, including setting priorities, tracking deliverables, and maintaining high-quality, audit-ready records.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of: USPTO filings and prosecution support; PCT workflows and national phase coordination; declarations, POAs, assignments, and recordation; IDS preparation and tracking (as applicable).</li>
<li>Strong organization and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfort partnering with legal, R&amp;D, leadership, and outside counsel.</li>
<li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and e-signature tools; strong document management and version control practices.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge and Skills
<ul>
<li>Ownership mindset and ability to operate autonomously in an in-house environment.</li>
<li>Proactive deadline management and risk identification.</li>
<li>High integrity handling confidential IP and sensitive R&amp;D information.</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder management and service orientation.</li>
<li>Professional maturity and executive presence; ability to influence without authority and work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.</li>
<li>Independent, solutions-oriented approach with sound judgment and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and requests.</li>
<li>Continuous improvement mindset and operational rigor.</li>
<li>Experience with USPTO Patent Center and WIPO ePCT.</li>
<li>Notary preferred</li>
</ul><div>
E/E/O

Immunome, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Senior IP Paralegal, Life Sciences