IP Counsel/Patent Agent - Digital Pathology & AI

AZBio Board; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 162,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Tissue Diagnostics in Tucson, AZ seeks an Intellectual Property Counsel/Agent, Digital Pathology to draft and prosecute patent applications for digital pathology innovations in AI, computer vision and spatial biology. This role requires a qualified IP attorney or registered patent agent and offers competitive compensation.

The successful candidate will support R&D teams, advise on IP strategy, and manage patent portfolios to protect Roche’s digital pathology technologies.

Qualifications

• Drafts and prosecutes patent applications for digital pathology innovations.
• Experience with AI, computer vision, or spatial biology patents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications related to digital pathology.
• Provide IP counseling on freedom-to-operate and patent strategy.
• Collaborate with R&D on cutting-edge diagnostics and AI tech.

Skills

Patent prosecution

IP strategy

Legal drafting

AI expertise

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) with patent law emphasis

US patent bar admission

Job description

Roche Tissue Diagnostics in Tucson, AZ seeks an Intellectual Property Counsel/Agent, Digital Pathology to draft and prosecute patent applications for digital pathology innovations in AI, computer vision and spatial biology. This role requires a qualified IP attorney or registered patent agent and offers competitive compensation.

The successful candidate will support R&D teams, advise on IP strategy, and manage patent portfolios to protect Roche’s digital pathology technologies.