Life Sciences Patent Advisor & Strategist

Goodwin Procter LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Procter LLP is seeking a Science Advisor/Patent Agent to join its Life Sciences industry and Patent group. The role suits candidates with a deep scientific background who want to apply expertise in a legal environment supporting cutting-edge clients in life sciences.

Ideal candidates will draft patent applications, conduct prior art searches, assess patentability and manage patent portfolios, collaborating with attorneys and in-house counsel to align IP strategies with business goals.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials with writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with US and international patent law in life sciences.
• Eligible for USPTO registration exam.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications with detailed specifications and claims in coordination with inventors and in-house counsel.
• Conduct comprehensive prior art searches and FTO analyses to support product development and risk mitigation.
• Assess scientific inventions to evaluate patentability, validity, and infringement risks.
• Support IP due diligence in M&A, investments, and licensing transactions.
• Conduct IP landscape and competitive analyses to inform R&D, IP strategy and business planning.
• Advise clients on patent portfolio development and prosecution strategies and global filing approaches.
• Manage day-to-day needs of a client's patent portfolio, including responses to office actions under supervision.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to align IP strategies with business objectives.

Skills

Technical writing

Scientific communication

Patent law awareness

Education

MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Goodwin Procter LLP is seeking a Science Advisor/Patent Agent to join its Life Sciences industry and Patent group. The role suits candidates with a deep scientific background who want to apply expertise in a legal environment supporting cutting-edge clients in life sciences.

Ideal candidates will draft patent applications, conduct prior art searches, assess patentability and manage patent portfolios, collaborating with attorneys and in-house counsel to align IP strategies with business goals.