Biotech Intellectual Property Associate Junior - Mid-Level

BCG Attorney Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Dental and vision care

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K plan

Vacation and sick time

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Commuter and transit programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Biotech Intellectual Property Associate (Junior - Mid-Level) for its Boston office. The successful candidate will draft and prosecute patent applications, evaluate portfolios, and perform due diligence investigations while collaborating with attorneys on a global platform.

Qualified applicants must be USPTO-registered and MA Bar admitted or eligible, with a PhD in a related biological or chemical field and at least two years of patent law experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology or related field.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Admitted to MA Bar or eligible for admission.
• At least two years of patent law experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Evaluate patent portfolios.
• Perform due diligence investigations.
• Collaborate with attorneys across a global platform.

Skills

Academic excellence

Client communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Biology/related field

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Biotech Intellectual Property Associate (Junior - Mid-Level) to join its Boston office. The successful candidate will work with clients from various industries, providing exceptional client service and leveraging a strong technical background in the biological sciences.

Duties

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Evaluate patent portfolios.
• Perform due diligence investigations.
• Collaborate with attorneys across a global platform.

Requirements

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar or eligible for admission.
• At least two years of relevant experience in patent law.
• Experience in a law firm is desirable.

Education

• Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.

Certifications

• Admitted to the patent bar.

Skills

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.
• Leadership skills and comfort working directly with clients.
• Ability to work well with others.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary accident, life, disability, critical illness, and cancer insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs in certain markets.