Patent Agent - Life Sciences

Job Overview:
A top-tier law firm is seeking a skilled and intellectually driven Patent Agent to join its Patents and Innovations Practice, focusing on life sciences and biotechnology. The ideal candidate will bring advanced scientific expertise and a collaborative mindset to support patent drafting, prosecution, and portfolio development for groundbreaking technologies. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys and innovators shaping the future of healthcare, digital biology, and biopharmaceuticals.

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Duties:

Draft and prosecute patent applications in the fields of biotechnology, life sciences, and digital health

Conduct prior art searches and prepare freedom-to-operate, validity, and patentability analyses

Collaborate with attorneys, inventors, and clients to develop IP strategies and manage patent portfolios

Respond to U.S. and international patent office communications

Assist with IP due diligence and support licensing and transactional matters

Stay current on relevant legal and scientific developments

Requirements:

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial professional with strong scientific and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment

Previous patent agent experience in a law firm or industry setting is preferred

Education:

Ph.D. or other advanced degree required in one of the following fields:

Molecular Biology

Cell Biology

Organic Chemistry

Medicinal Chemistry

Pharmacology

Cancer Biology

Biophysics

Bioinformatics

Digital Health–related disciplines

Certifications:

USPTO registration required or eligibility to sit for the USPTO patent bar exam

Skills:

Proficiency in drafting patent applications and responding to office actions

Strong scientific analysis, writing, and research skills

Familiarity with patent portfolio management and global IP strategies

Ability to interpret complex scientific data and communicate legal implications

Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills

Discretionary merit-based bonuses

Monthly wellness reimbursements

24/7 access to emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling

Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependents

Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing

Paid parental leave

Parenting support concierge and telemedicine

Access to parents and caregivers resource groups and coaching

Backup childcare (in-home and center-based)

Tutoring and college coaching for older children

Health Savings