Patent Prosecution - Patent Agent (Biotech) – IP Portfolio Management

Execusource inc • Boston, Massachusetts, United States • $150k - $250k / year • 2w ago

Job Title: Patent Prosecution - Patent Agent (Biotech) – IP Portfolio Management

Location: Boston, MA
Pay: $150,000 - $250,000 + bonus eligibility
Schedule: Hybrid (On-site approximately 60% of the time)

Our client, a top-tier Am Law 100 firm, excels in providing comprehensive patent law services to clients on the forefront of biotechnology innovation. Their Boston office is seeking a skilled Patent Agent with a Ph.D. in biological sciences to join their dynamic Intellectual Property team. This role supports biotech clients by securing patent protections, building IP portfolios, and conducting critical freedom-to-operate analyses.

What you get to do:

Manage client patent portfolios and coordinate international prosecution efforts
Draft and prosecute patent applications and office action responses
Collaborate with inventors to develop patent applications from scientific disclosures
Conduct scientific literature and patent analyses in various biotech fields
Perform patent landscape and freedom-to-operate searches, including IP due diligence for investment opportunities and public offerings

What you need to succeed:

Admission to the USPTO required
Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field
2+ years of experience in patent prosecution, with skills in drafting applications from disclosures or inventor interviews
Strong ability to communicate scientific concepts to both scientific and non-scientific audiences
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize effectively

What’s in it for you:

Comprehensive benefits, including 401(k), PTO, health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Bonus eligibility based on performance
Hybrid work model with a collaborative, supportive team in a Boston-based office
Opportunities for growth within a supportive, innovation-driven environment
Work with cutting-edge clients in biotechnology and contribute to high-impact IP work

Apply now! One of our recruiters will review your profile and contact you if you qualify!

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