Patent Associate Life Sciences

Job Overview:
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Patent Associate with 1–4 years of patent prosecution experience to join its growing Life Sciences intellectual property team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong academic foundation in the life sciences, coupled with legal expertise in patent strategy, drafting, and prosecution. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge innovations in biotechnology and healthcare, in collaboration with top-tier scientists and inventors.

Location:

Duties:

1. Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in the life sciences sector
2. Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and due diligence analyses
3. Collaborate with clients and inventors to develop global IP strategies
4. Assist with opinion work, including validity and infringement analyses
5. Provide strategic counseling on patent portfolio development and lifecycle management
6. Work with cross-functional legal and scientific teams on complex IP matters

Requirements:

• 1–4 years of law firm experience in patent prosecution
• Demonstrated expertise in life sciences and biotechnology-related subject matter
• Strong writing, communication, and legal analysis skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in long-term professional growth within IP law

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., or equivalent) in one of the following:
• Cell or Molecular Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Organic or Medicinal Chemistry
• Cancer Biology
• Pharmacology
• Biophysics
• Digital Health-related discipline

Certifications:

• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar
• Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Skills:

• Superior academic credentials and strong analytical capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proven ability to handle technical complexity in biotech and pharmaceutical inventions
• Interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with clients, inventors, and colleagues
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Benefits include discretionary merit bonuses, wellness reimbursements, 24/7 behavioral health support, comprehensive health coverage, family-building benefits, paid parental leave, and various work-life balance programs.

Company info:

BCG Attorney Search
225 Franklin Street, 26th floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
Phone:
Fax:

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