Job Title:
Patent Associate – Life Sciences
Job Responsibilities:
The role of a Patent Associate in Life Sciences involves significant responsibilities, primarily centered on patent prosecution and counseling. The candidate will be expected to manage and execute various tasks associated with patent law, including but not limited to:
- Engaging in patent prosecution and counseling within life sciences fields.
- Working closely with clients to understand their innovations and advise on patent strategies.
- Drafting and filing patent applications.
- Conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
- Engaging in opposition and appeal proceedings.
- Collaborating with other legal professionals to provide comprehensive legal support to clients.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of developments in patent law and life sciences.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates interested in this position must meet the following educational and experience criteria:
- A background in life sciences-related fields such as cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, bioengineering, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, biophysics, or digital health-focused disciplines.
- Advanced degrees are required.
- Patent bar membership is mandatory.
- 1-4 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm setting.
- Prior patent agent experience is preferred.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Superior academic credentials are sought after.
Salary Information:
The salary for the Patent Associate – Life Sciences position is competitive, with a range of $225,000 to $310,000, depending on the candidate's year classification. In addition to the base salary, discretionary merit bonuses may be awarded. The compensation package also includes a comprehensive benefits program, which comprises:
- Monthly wellness reimbursements.
- 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
- Healthcare coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children up to age 26.
- Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
- Paid parental leave and parenting support concierge services.
- Career coaching for working parents and resources for parents and caregivers.
- In-home and center-based back-up childcare, tutoring, and college coaching for older children.
- Health Savings Accounts with contributions from the law firm.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Short and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary long-term care insurance.
- Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.
- Voluntary ID theft protection and pet insurance.
- Medicare consulting.
- Firm-paid continuing legal education (CLE), bar review fees, and bar dues.
