Life Sciences Patent Advisor & Strategist

Goodwin Procter LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Procter LLP in the Life Sciences patent group seeks a Science Advisor/Patent Agent with a deep scientific background to support cutting-edge clients. You will draft patent applications, conduct prior art searches, assess patentability, and advise on portfolio development while coordinating with attorneys and in-house counsel.

The role requires strong writing and communication skills, familiarity with US and international patent law, and USPTO eligibility. A PhD or MD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials and excellent writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with US and international patent law principles in life sciences and biotech.
• Eligible to sit for the USPTO registration examination.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications with detailed specifications and claims.
• Perform comprehensive prior art searches and FTO analyses.
• Assess inventions for patentability, validity, and infringement risks.
• Support IP due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, investments, and licensing.
• Conduct IP landscape and competitive intelligence analyses for R&D and strategy.
• Advise on patent portfolio development and prosecution strategies.
• Manage day-to-day needs of a client patent portfolio under supervision.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to align IP strategy with business goals.

Skills

Technical writing

Life sciences knowledge

Communication skills

Education

MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Goodwin Procter LLP in the Life Sciences patent group seeks a Science Advisor/Patent Agent with a deep scientific background to support cutting-edge clients. You will draft patent applications, conduct prior art searches, assess patentability, and advise on portfolio development while coordinating with attorneys and in-house counsel.

The role requires strong writing and communication skills, familiarity with US and international patent law, and USPTO eligibility. A PhD or MD is preferred.