Biotech IP Associate or Agent #22254 Boston

Vanguard-IP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide, offering Cravath-level compensation and a national footprint in patent law.

Our firm focuses on IP, enabling us to deeply understand clients’ technical needs and candidates’ career interests. We typically handle drafting and prosecuting patent applications, evaluating portfolios, and conducting due diligence.

Qualifications

• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar or eligible for admission.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills (written and oral).
• Leadership skills; comfortable working directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Evaluating patent portfolios.
• Performing due diligence investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Client interaction

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or related discipline

Job description

Large GP Firm with Cravath level compensation.
Very active with IPR filings and representing petitioners at the PTAB.
National "Tier 1” Law Firm - Patent Law, per U.S. News – Best Law Firms

REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates should be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• A Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Chemistry, or a related discipline is required.
• Experience in a law firm is desirable.
• Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational and communication skills (written and oral)
• Candidates should possess leadership skills, be comfortable working directly with clients and work well with others.
• Candidates must have admitted to the patent bar, and associate candidates must be admitted to the Massachusetts Bar or eligible for admission to the Massachusetts Bar.

Candidates will have a strong technical background in the biological sciences and a commitment to providing exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, evaluating patent portfolios, and performing due diligence investigations.

SUMMARY

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long‑term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

CONFIDENTIALITY

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.