Senior Research Associate – Life Sciences

Expertlancing Research Services LLP; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ExpertLancing Research Services LLP in Gurugram, Haryana is seeking a Senior Research Associate with 2+ years of experience in Life Sciences IP research, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, and related domains. The role focuses on patentability and prior art searches, landscape analysis, and supporting litigation and portfolio strategy.

The candidate will analyze scientific literature, patents, and technical documents to identify relevant prior art and prepare detailed reports

Qualifications

• 2+ years of IP industry experience in life sciences.
• Experience in prior art searches, patentability searches, landscape analysis, or patent invalidation studies.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to prepare clear technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art searches, patentability searches, and invalidation studies for life sciences.
• Perform patent landscape and portfolio analysis in biotech, pharma, chemistry domains.
• Analyze literature, patents, and technical documents to identify relevant prior art.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, claim charts, and research summaries for clients.
• Support clients in patent litigation, infringement analysis, and portfolio strategy.
• Stay updated on life sciences technologies, patent trends, and global IP regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams, legal professionals, and clients to deliver IP research solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research

Communication skills

Education

Biotech/Pharma/Chemistry degree

Job description

Job Title: Senior Research Associate – Life Sciences

Location: Gurugram, Haryana

Company: ExpertLancing Research Services LLP

Company Overview:

ExpertLancing Research Services LLP stands at the forefront of IP Research and Technology advisory, catering to a diverse clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies, law firms, research institutes, universities, and venture capital/private equity firms. Our comprehensive suite of services encompasses patent portfolio management and market research across all technology domains. We empower innovation by delivering actionable insights and robust IP strategies.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Research Associate with expertise in Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals to join our Gurugram office. The ideal candidate should have over 2 years of experience in the Intellectual Property (IP) industry, particularly in life sciences technologies such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, and related domains. The candidate will play a key role in conducting patentability searches, prior art searches, patent landscape analysis, and patent invalidationstudies within the life sciences sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct prior art searches, patentability searches, and invalidation studies related to life sciences technologies.
• Perform patent landscape analysis and portfolio analysis in areas such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, and related life science domains.
• Analyze scientific literature, patents, and technical documents to identify relevant prior art.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, claim charts, and research summaries for clients.
• Support clients in patent litigation, infringement analysis, and patent portfolio strategy.
• Stay updated on latest advancements in life sciences technologies, patent trends, and global IP regulations.
• Collaborate with internal research teams, legal professionals, and clients to deliver high-quality IP research solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant experience in the IP industry, preferably in life sciences-related patent research projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or other relevant Life Science disciplines.
• Experience in prior art searches, patentability searches, landscape analysis, or patent invalidation studies.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear technical reports.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a global clientele across diverse industries.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with growth potential.