Bioinformatics Patent Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lower billable hour requirement

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Raleigh, NC seeks a USPTO-registered Patent Attorney with expertise in bioinformatics, computational biology, or AI to join the team. The role offers remote or hybrid work arrangements and requires at least three years of patent prosecution experience.

You will draft and prosecute patents, collaborate with clients on strategy, and provide IP counsel across multiple life-science and tech areas. An MS or PhD is preferred, with bar admission in the primary office location.

Qualifications

• Three+ years patent prosecution experience.
• MS or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or related field preferred.
• Admission to bar in primary office location (NC preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patent prosecution in bioinformatics and computational biology.
• Collaborate with clients to develop patent strategies.
• Draft and review patent applications and related documents.
• Provide counsel on intellectual property matters.

Skills

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Bioinformatics knowledge

Biological software familiarity

Education

MS or PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology

Tools

Patent prosecution tools

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a USPTO-registered Patent Attorney with expertise in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field to join their team in Raleigh, NC. This role offers the flexibility of remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Duties

• Conduct patent prosecution in the fields of bioinformatics and computational biology.
• Collaborate with clients to develop patent strategies.
• Draft and review patent applications and related documents.
• Provide counsel on intellectual property matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of patent prosecution experience.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant field preferred.
• Admission or qualification for admission to the state bar of the primary office location.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Advanced degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field preferred.

Certifications

• USPTO registration required.

Skills

• Proficiency in technical writing.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with both software and biological fields.

Benefits

• Lower billable hour requirement compared to traditional partnership-track positions.