Science Advisor - Life Sciences

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a driven and detail-oriented Science Advisor to join their Patent Litigation Life Sciences team in Menlo Park, CA. This role involves providing strategic support on complex matters for a diverse range of biopharma and healthcare clients. The position is open to candidates across the U.S., including fully remote options.

Duties

• Partner with attorneys to develop technical strategies in patent-related matters.
• Analyze patents, prior art, and technical documentation for litigation support.
• Translate complex scientific concepts into clear insights for litigation teams.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent in molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in life sciences patent litigation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• USPTO Membership is encouraged.

Education

• Ph.D. or equivalent in relevant scientific field.

Certifications

• USPTO Membership encouraged.

Skills

• Familiarity with patent litigation processes.
• Experience with sequence alignments, CDR mapping, or protein analysis.
• Experience preparing or reviewing expert reports.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firms intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firms intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.