Mid-to-Senior-Level Associate Pharmaceutical

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & dental

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Well-being program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in the United States seeks a mid-to-senior-level associate with 3-6 years of patent prosecution experience to join the Pharmaceutical group in the Prosecution & Counseling department. This role is available in Boston, New York, or Washington, D.C.

You will collaborate with clients and inventors, prepare and file patent applications, and perform freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses. A JD and PhD in a related field are required, with USPTO admission.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm setting.
• Admitted to or eligible for admission in MA, NY, or DC.
• Admission to the USPTO is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and inventors throughout the patent process.
• Prepare and file patent applications.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses.
• Assist in additional responsibilities or projects as needed.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in organic chemistry/biochemistry

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

USPTO admission

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-to-senior-level associate with 3-6 years of patent prosecution experience to join the Pharmaceutical group in the Prosecution & Counseling department. This position is available in Boston, New York, or Washington, D.C.

Duties

• Collaborate with clients and inventors throughout the patent process.
• Prepare and file patent applications.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses.
• Assist in additional responsibilities or projects as needed.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm setting.
• Admitted to or eligible for admission in Massachusetts, New York, or Washington, D.C.
• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.

Education

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized and exercise attention to detail.
• Effective collaboration in team settings.

Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts and life insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, including sick and vacation time, and parental leave.
• Commuter benefits and charitable matching gift program.
• Well-being support and additional perks.