IP Litigation/Life Sciences Associate #22391 Washington, DC

Vanguard-IP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide. Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to understand clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ career interests.

Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge. Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry required.
• Registered patent agent with USPTO.
• Experience in life sciences technologies preferred.

Skills

Registered patent agent

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Life sciences focus

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

The qualified candidate is a registered patent agent with a Ph.D. in Chemistry and experience working with sophisticated technologies involving pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related disciplines. The ideal candidate is interested in applying their deep scientific and technical expertise to support complex patent litigation and other intellectual property matters involving life sciences technologies. Prior experience with patent litigation, patent prosecution, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical industries is preferred but not required. Candidates must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and possess outstanding academic credentials, strong writing skills, and sharp analytical ability.

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.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

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.

**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets.