Junior/Midlevel Intellectual Property Life Sciences Biotechnology Patent Prosecution Associate

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Philadelphia seeks a Junior/Midlevel Intellectual Property Life Sciences Biotechnology Patent Prosecution Associate. The role focuses on patent prosecution in life sciences with close collaboration across chemistry and biology teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline and will be expected to prepare for, take, and pass the patent bar within the first 12 months of hire. This is a full‑time, on‑site position.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline is required.
• Candidates must prepare for, take, and pass the patent bar exam within the first 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Skills

Patent prosecution

Life sciences

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

Junior/Midlevel Intellectual Property Life Sciences Biotechnology Patent Prosecution Associate

1-5 PQE· August 3, 2026 (17 days ago)

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Intellectual Property· Patent Prosecution

Location

Philadelphia

Overview

• A Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline is required.
• Candidates must prepare for, take, and pass the patent bar exam either prior to joining the firm or within the first 12 months of hire.