I.P. - Patent Prosecution Associate - Life Sciences

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

- Fenwick & West is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate in Life Sciences for their Santa Monica office.
- This is a full-time position with a minimum of one year of legal practice experience.
- The ideal candidate will have a PhD or MD with research experience in fields such as organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, oncology, gene editing, gene therapy, or a related field.
- Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction and membership in the USPTO is required.
- Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills are also necessary for this role.
- Interested candidates should complete an online application and submit a cover letter, resume, academic transcripts, and two writing samples.
- The anticipated salary range for this position is $235,000 - $390,000, with the actual salary depending on factors such as experience and location.
- Eligible employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, life insurance, and wellbeing programs.
- This is a great opportunity to join a nationally recognized Patent Group and work with innovative and market-leading clients in the technology and life sciences sectors.

Member of (or eligible to be a member of) the bar of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

Not specified

Legal Practice, Patent Prosecution, Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Oncology, Gene Editing, Gene Therapy

PhD (or MD with research experience) in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, oncology, gene editing, gene therapy, or a related field.

To apply, please complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume, full academic transcripts (law school, undergraduate, and graduate transcripts), and two writing samples (1. an application drafted by the candidate, and 2. an office action response with persuasive argument drafted by the candidate).

Qualification and Experience PhD (or MD with research experience) in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, oncology, gene editing, gene therapy, or a related field. Admission to the Bar in the jurisdiction where the work is being performed. Member (or eligible to be a member of) the California, Washington State, New York, or Washington D.C. Bar. Member of (or eligible to be a member of) the bar of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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