Job Description

About our client:

For over 50 years, Our Client has helped some of the world’s most recognized companies become, and remain, market leaders. From emerging enterprises to large public corporations, their clients are leaders in the technology and life sciences sectors and are fundamentally changing the world through rapid innovation.

Our client's Patent Group is renowned for its excellence, having been named Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year by Managing Intellectual Property (2023 & 2022), ranked Tier 1 in California by Chambers USA (2022), highly recommended by IAM Patent 1000 (2022), and consistently rated as a leading practice by The Legal 500, achieving the highest national tier in 2022.

About the position:

Our client is looking to add a Patent Associate to their Life Sciences Division. This team is one of the top Patent Prosecution Teams in the world. The role requires someone that has a PhD (or MD) in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, oncology, or a related field. Post-doctoral experience is desirable but not required. Member of the California, Washington State, New York, or Washington D.C. Bar required (admission to the Bar in the jurisdiction where the work is being performed is required). A USPTO registration number, superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1+ year of experience as a Patent Prosecution, preferably at a law firm, focused on life sciences.
• USPTO registered
• Superior Academic Credentials; PhD (or MD) in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, oncology, or a related field.

Compensation: $235,000 - $390,000

The base salary for a role depends on the applicant's qualifications, experience, education, certifications or licenses, and job location. Eligible employees may receive a performance-based discretionary bonus. More information on benefits and bonuses is available upon request.