Intellectual Property Senior Associate - Life Sciences

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks an Intellectual Property Senior Associate specializing in Life Sciences to join our office. You will engage in advanced patent prosecution and litigation within a dynamic team of legal professionals.

The role requires 3–5 years post-JD experience in patent prosecution and litigation, experience with biotech/pharma/gene therapy/medical devices, USPTO admission, and bar in DC (or MA/NY/CA/CO). Strong writing and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of post-JD experience in patent prosecution and litigation.
• Experience with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device and digital health patents.
• Admitted to practice before the USPTO.
• Licensed to practice in DC (or MA/NY/CA/CO).

Responsibilities

• Conduct patent prosecution and litigation in life sciences.
• Manage and develop patent portfolios.
• Perform competitive landscape analyses and assess patentability.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex legal matters.

Skills

Excellent written and oral

Strong analytical

Problem-solving abilities

Independent and collaborative

Education

JD from law school

Biology undergrad

Life sciences PhD preferred

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Senior Associate specializing in Life Sciences to join their Washington, D.C. office. This role involves engaging in advanced patent prosecution and litigation within a dynamic team of legal professionals.

Duties

• Conduct patent prosecution and litigation in the life sciences sector.
• Manage and develop patent portfolios.
• Perform competitive landscape analyses and assess patentability.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys on complex legal matters.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of post-JD experience in patent prosecution and litigation.
• Experience with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device, and digital health patents.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction (MA, NY, CA, CO, or DC).

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Undergraduate degree in Biology.
• Life sciences PhD strongly preferred.

Certifications

• Admission to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.