Pharmaceutical Associate

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan options

Vision and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts/Health-sum

Life insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Generous PTO (sick and vacation)

Parental leave

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a mid-to-senior level associate for its Pharmaceutical group in New York, NY, with 3–6 years of patent prosecution experience. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D.

in organic chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, with USPTO admission. Responsibilities include drafting and filing patent applications, performing freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses, and collaborating with clients and inventors to advance patent

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry, biochemistry, or related field.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3–6 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm.
• Admitted to or eligible for admission in Massachusetts, New York, or Washington, D.C.
• USPTO registration 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 with additional responsibilities or projects as needed.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Excellent organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in organic chemistry/biochemistry

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

A law firm seeks a mid-to-senior-level associate with 3-6 years of patent prosecution experience to join the Pharmaceutical group in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patent law and a commitment to client service.

Duties

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

Requirements

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3-6 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm.
• Admitted to or eligible for admission in Massachusetts, New York, or Washington, DC.
• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.

Education

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry, biochemistry, or 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.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.
• Multiple health care plan options.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts.
• 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.
• Parental leave.
• Charitable matching gift program.

For nine decades, this firm has been focusing exclusively on intellectual property. The firm has secured intellectual property rights in over 130 countries for clients. To provide the best results, the firm is dedicated to hiring and keeping the best people by investing in them over the long term.