Patent Counsel

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Full-time

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Flexible PTO

H1: Join ReCode Therapeutics as a Patent Counsel or Patent Agent and be a part of the next wave of genetic medicines.

H2: Exciting Opportunity at ReCode Therapeutics: Patent Counsel / Agent

- Patent Counsel / Agent position at ReCode Therapeutics located in Menlo Park, California
- Clinical-stage genetic medicines company using precision delivery technology to power mRNA and gene correction therapies
- Lead programs include RCT1100 for primary ciliary dyskinesia and RCT2100 for cystic fibrosis patients with Class I mutations
- Inhaled disease-modifying mRNA-based therapies formulated using the SORT LNP delivery platform
- Expanding pipeline to develop potential therapies for other rare and common genetic diseases
- Strategic contributor to drafting, filing, prosecution, and maintenance of patent portfolio
- Hands-on direction and input to outside counsel, including drafting and reviewing patent applications and responses to office actions
- Interact with R&D at all levels to identify patent-worthy inventions and secure patents on innovations
- Collaborative relationships with internal teams, including R&D, pre-clinical and clinical teams, BD, and legal
- Strategic contributor to IP due diligence, technology assessments, and FTO analyses
- 3+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in biotech related fields
- Solid knowledge of global intellectual property laws and practices
- PhD degree in biotech-related discipline preferred
- Strong aptitude for learning and working with various technologies
- Excellent organizational, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Self-directed and proactive with ability to manage multiple projects independently
- Salary range for Patent Agent: $170K-$180K, Patent Counsel: $190K-$230K (may vary for remote positions)
- Full-time employees receive 100% subsidized health insurance, 401k contribution, 15 paid holidays, mental health support, FSA, employee discounts, and flexible PTO.

Join ReCode Therapeutics as a Patent Counsel or Patent Agent and be a part of the next wave of genetic medicines. Located in Menlo Park, California, ReCode is a clinical-stage genetic medicines company using precision delivery technology to power the next generation of mRNA and gene correction therapies. With a focus on Selective Organ Targeting (SORT) lipid nanoparticle (LNP) platform, ReCode is able to deliver genetic medicines directly to the organs, tissues, and cells implicated in disease, resulting in improved efficacy and potency.

ReCode's lead programs include RCT1100 for the treatment of primary ciliary dyskinesia caused by pathogenic mutations in the DNAI1 gene and RCT2100 for the treatment of cystic fibrosis patients with Class I mutations in the CFTR gene who do not respond to currently approved CFTR modulators. These programs utilize the SORT LNP delivery platform and are currently in clinical trials. ReCode is also expanding its pipeline to develop potential therapies for other rare and common genetic diseases, including musculoskeletal, central nervous system, liver, and infectious disease indications.

As a Patent Counsel or Patent Agent at ReCode, you will play a primary role in the company's strategic IP efforts worldwide. Responsibilities include being a strategic contributor to the drafting, filing, prosecution, and maintenance of the patent portfolio, providing hands-on direction and input to outside counsel, and interacting with R&D at all levels to identify patent-worthy inventions and secure patents on innovations. You will also have the opportunity to build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across internal teams, including R&D, pre-clinical and clinical teams, business development, and legal. Additionally, you will be a strategic contributor to IP due diligence, technology assessments, and freedom-to-operate analyses in potential strategic transactions such as M&A, licensing, and financing.

To be considered for this position, you must have at least 3 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in a law firm or in-house in the fields of molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, or biotechnology. You must also be admitted to the United States Patent & Trademark Office Bar and have a solid knowledge of global intellectual property laws and practices. A PhD degree in a biotech-related discipline, such as cell or molecular biology, genomics, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, chemistry, or cancer biology, is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a strong aptitude for learning and working with a range of technologies and a willingness to engage with scientists. Excellent organizational, writing, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills are also required.

Preferred qualifications for this position include experience managing outside counsel and experience with LNPs and mRNA therapeutics. A . degree is preferred for patent attorneys.

The salary range for this position is $170K-$180K for Patent Agents and $190K-$230K for Patent Counsel (may vary for remote positions). ReCode also offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including 100% subsidized health insurance, a company 401k contribution, 15 paid holidays (including a holiday shutdown at the end of the year), mental health support for employees and their families, FSA options, employee discounts at hotspots like Equinox, Peloton, and Outdoor Voices, and flexible PTO.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join ReCode Therapeutics as a Patent Counsel or Patent Agent and be a part of the next wave of genetic medicines. Apply now and help drive the future of precision delivery genetic therapies!

Admission to the United States Patent & Trademark Office Bar is required.

100% subsidized healthcare, 401k contribution, 15 days of paid holidays, mental health support, FSA, employee discounts, stock option plan, parental leave.

Not specified.

Patent drafting, patent prosecution, IP portfolio management, patent strategy, IP due diligence, technology assessments, FTO analyses, life science tools, molecular biology assays, genomic analyses, LNPs, mRNA therapeutics, managing outside counsel, organizational skills, writing, communication, problem-solving, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, project management.

Bachelor's degree (preferred).

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by contacting the HR department.

Qualification and Experience J.D. (for patent attorneys), PhD in a biotech-related discipline (preferred).

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