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 from discovery through drug approval.

Duties

• Collaborate with pharmaceutical clients to secure patent protection.
• Assist in due diligence processes for drug discovery and approval.
• Work with a dynamic team to support patent prosecution and litigation efforts.

Requirements

• Experience in research or patent preparation/prosecution for small molecule drugs or biologics.
• Familiarity with gene editing, antibodies, peptide synthesis, or related areas.

Education

• Advanced degree (PhD) or equivalent experience preferred.

Certifications

• Patent Agent registration is advantageous.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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.