Patent Agent or Technical Advisor in Chemical/Pharmaceutical/Biotech

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Patent Agent or Technical Advisor to join its Intellectual Property practice in Boston, MA, or Raleigh, NC. The role involves working with a team to pursue patent protection and assist in diligence for pharmaceutical clients from discovery through drug approval.

Duties

• Collaborate with a team to pursue patent protection for clients.
• Assist in diligence processes from discovery through drug approval.
• Engage with clients in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotech sectors.
• Prepare and prosecute patents for small molecule drugs or biologics.

Requirements

• Experience in research or patent preparation/prosecution.
• Knowledge in areas such as gene editing, antibodies, or drug manufacturing.
• Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment.

Education

• Advanced degree (PhD) or equivalent experience preferred.

Certifications

• Patent Agent registration preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Benefits

• Hybrid/remote work options available.

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.