IP Senior Associate — Biotech Patents & Licensing

Husch Blackwell; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking an Intellectual Property Senior Associate or Senior Counsel with a minimum of six years of experience. The ideal candidate will be USPTO-registered and hold a Ph.D. in Biotechnology or a related field.

You may work at any office or our virtual office, The Link, supporting Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education clients. The role emphasizes global patent prosecution, portfolio management, freedom-to-operate analyses, licensing transactions, and M&A due diligence, with

Qualifications

• Registered with the USPTO.
• Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biotechnology Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute global patent applications and manage portfolios.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses and patent clearance.
• Negotiate licenses and technology transactions.
• Perform due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Articulate legal strategies and actions clearly.

Skills

USPTO registration

Global patent prosecution

Portfolio management

Licensing & tech transactions

Due diligence (M&A)

Education

Ph.D. in Biotechnology or related field

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking an Intellectual Property Senior Associate or Senior Counsel with a minimum of six years of experience. The ideal candidate will be USPTO-registered and hold a Ph.D. in Biotechnology or a related field.

You may work at any office or our virtual office, The Link, supporting Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education clients. The role emphasizes global patent prosecution, portfolio management, freedom-to-operate analyses, licensing transactions, and M&A due diligence, with