Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a premier provider of workforce management solutions, committed to linking talented professionals with fulfilling opportunities. A leading company in life science discovery based in Palo Alto, CA is looking for a Senior Patent Agent to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work for a company that holds a leadership position in the global biotechnology market. This is a 100% remote-based position.

Job Duties:

Manage communications with outside counsel, providing guidance on patent application preparation and prosecution for alignment with company products and strategy.
Collaborate with R&D to assess patentability, draft and review invention disclosures, and prepare provisional patent applications.
Review and prepare freedom-to-operate opinions on third-party IP with outside counsel, including proactive reviews as needed.
Oversee product assignment for licensing and royalty reporting, and guide senior management in evaluating IP-related licensing and business transactions.
Develop strategies for the company’s patent portfolio, stay updated on relevant IP laws and regulations, propose and manage IP expenditure budgets, and potentially supervise others.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in a life-science discipline required; molecular biology and NGS experience preferred.
Must be a USPTO registered Patent Agent.
6+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications
Develop strategies for internal IP by analyzing external IP and understanding the company's market technology position.
Prepare, file, and prosecute both domestic and foreign patent applications.
Demonstrate strong advocacy in patent prosecution, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
Exhibit excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and fluency in English, while being collaborative and self-motivated.

Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program
Medical and vision insurance plan
8 paid holidays
Company shutdown from 12/26-12/31
3 weeks vacation
80 hours of sick leave per calendar year
Reimbursement for jury duty or witness leave for up to 10 working days
5 days of bereavement leave
Paid time off to volunteer with a non-profit organization for up to 8 hours per calendar year
401K - Employer match of 50% up to the first 8% employee-deferred
Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Personal Loss (AD&PL), Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance
8 weeks of parental leave policy
Dependent care

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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