Patent Agent or Senior Manager, Intellectual Property

Kumquat Biosciences Inc; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 160 000 - 200 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Kumquat Biosciences Inc. is seeking a highly motivated patent agent to join our legal team in San Diego.

You will lead patent preparation and prosecution for chemistry-driven inventions, conduct freedom-to-operate and patent landscape analyses, and provide strategic IP guidance across our pipeline. Ideal candidates are admitted to practice before the USPTO, hold an MS or PhD in organic or medicinal chemistry, and have 2+ years of pharma small-molecule patent experience.

Qualificações

• Admitted to practice before the USPTO.
• Advanced degree in organic or medicinal chemistry.
• 2+ years of patent agent experience in pharmaceutical small molecules.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications focusing on chemistry-driven inventions.
• Develop and execute patent prosecution strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate, patentability, and landscape analyses and communicate IP risks.
• Support IP due diligence for business development and strategic transactions.
• Collaborate with R&D to identify patentable inventions and provide strategic guidance.
• Coordinate with domestic and foreign outside counsel for global IP portfolio outcomes.
• Support and optimize in-house IP workflows.

Conhecimentos

USPTO admission

Pharma patent experience

Collaboration with R&D

Analytical thinking

Formação académica

MS/PhD in organic or medicinal chemistry

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Kumquat Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotech company dedicated to translating breakthrough science into life-changing treatments for patients suffering from oncological, immunological, and inflammatory disorders.

We are seeking a highly motivated patent agent to join our legal team to play a key role in advancing our intellectual property portfolio. You will serve as a strategic partner to our research and development, legal, and business teams with a focus on patent preparation and prosecution, patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses, and competitive intelligence across our whole pipeline and research activities. The ideal candidate demonstrates adaptability, a willingness to learn and contribute beyond their core functions, and a desire for significant opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications, with a focus on chemistry-driven inventions
• Develop and execute thoughtful patent prosecution strategies that align with business objectives across a complex global portfolio
• Design and conduct freedom-to-operate, patentability, and patent landscape analyses, clearly communicating IP risks and opportunities to internal stakeholders
• Support IP due diligence for business development and strategic transaction opportunities
• Collaborate closely with the research and development team to identify patentable inventions and provide proactive strategic guidance
• Work closely with domestic and foreign outside counsel to achieve practical, positive outcomes for our global IP portfolio
• Support and optimize established in-house IP workflows
• Proactively identify improvements to our internal IP infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing portfolio

Requirements

• Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or a closely related discipline
• 2+ years of experience as a patent agent at a law firm supporting clients in the pharmaceutical small molecule space
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. patent law and global patent prosecution strategies
• Experience supporting business development transactions, including executing freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses
• Excellent judgment, strategic thinking, and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, anticipate challenges, and prioritize projects while delivering consistent, accurate results
• Eagerness to learn, take on new, complex challenges, and stretch beyond the immediate scope of the role
• San Diego based is preferred

Salary Description: $160k - $200k