Life Sciences IP Associate - Prosecution & Litigation

CareerNerds; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Life Sciences Intellectual Property practice in Boston, MA, with opportunities across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical devices, and digital health.

The candidate will handle patent prosecution and litigation matters, collaborate with scientists and attorneys, and support portfolio development in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction in good standing
• 2-4 years of substantive experience in patent prosecution and patent litigation
• Undergraduate degree in Biology or closely related life sciences
• PhD in a life sciences field strongly preferred
• Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• Experience with patents in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical devices, and digital health
• Experience with patent portfolio development and management
• Familiarity with competitive landscape analyses, patentability assessments, and IP strategy
• Experience litigating patent matters in federal district courts and/or before the U.S. International Trade Commission
• Familiarity with inter partes review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
• Strong understanding of post-grant proceedings' impact on litigation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to translate complex science into persuasive legal arguments
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Large law firm or sophisticated IP practice experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in life sciences patent prosecution and litigation
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in biotech, pharma, gene therapy, devices, and digital health
• Develop and manage domestic and international patent portfolios
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, landscape, and IP analyses
• Develop litigation strategies for complex disputes in courts and other forums
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents
• Assist with discovery, witness preparation, depositions, hearings, and trial prep
• Represent patent owners and challengers in inter partes review before the PTAB
• Evaluate impact of post-grant proceedings on related litigation
• Collaborate with attorneys, scientists, and experts to analyze technologies and craft strategies
• Work across jurisdictions and practice areas on IP disputes
• Advise clients on IP strategy, portfolio development, and enforcement

Skills

Patent Prosecution

Litigation

Biotech Background

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

US PTO Admission

Education

Juris Doctor

Biology Degree

PhD Preferred

Bar Admission

Job description

CareerNerds seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Life Sciences Intellectual Property practice in Boston, MA, with opportunities across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical devices, and digital health.

The candidate will handle patent prosecution and litigation matters, collaborate with scientists and attorneys, and support portfolio development in a hybrid work setting.