Senior IP Paralegal: Global Patent Prosecution Leader

Flagship Pioneering, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Annual incentive program

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Flagship Pioneering, Inc. seeks a highly experienced Senior IP Paralegal to support its IP Operations Team. You will manage international patent portfolios, draft and file patent documents, and maintain critical schedules for financings, diligence, and corporate reporting.

A proactive, detail-focused professional thrives here. The role emphasizes collaboration with attorneys, cross-functional teams, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal or Associate’s degree.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience as a broad-based patent paralegal in either a law firm or a corporate setting with a significant patent practice.
• Expertise in US patent prosecution rules and procedures and ability to review and process extensive range of USPTO and national patent office communications.
• Advanced ability to independently draft and file patent prosecution documents and formalities.
• Broad understanding of global patent processes, including PCT and US patent laws and regulations.
• Advanced proficiency with IP management and docketing software, electronic filing systems, and legal research databases; CPI and iManage strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with standard business software (SharePoint, Outlook) and experience with AI-assisted legal and IP tools as our practice evolves.
• Advanced organizational, portfolio management, and docket maintenance skills.
• Highly self-motivated with demonstrated ability to multitask in fast-paced environment, productively manage time and workflow, and work under pressure with limited oversight.
• Ability to balance big-picture operational strategy with meticulous attention to detail.
• Superior communications skills; capable of effective communication with a broad variety of stakeholders.
• Results-driven, high performer with highly collaborative style.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage assigned international patent portfolios and dockets, including intake and workflow coordination; deadline and status monitoring; data-quality review; coordination of filing, annuity, and maintenance-fee instructions; and escalation of material risks to attorneys
• At the direction of counsel, prepare, coordinate and/or file patent applications and formalities, including provisional patent applications, PCT filings and national-phase entries, assignments, declarations, POAs, recordations
• Prepare and maintain patent schedules, ownership records, filing-status reports, and supporting documentation for financings, diligence, corporate transactions, audits, and portfolio reporting
• Monitor USPTO, PCT, and selected foreign-office procedural requirements; identify operational impacts; work with attorneys to implement updated processes and guidance
• Mentor and train junior paralegals and staff
• Coordinate and communicate with internal company department and cross-functional personnel, outside counsel, foreign associates, inventors, and vendors

Skills

Patent prosecution

Docket management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s/Paralegal/Associate’s degree

Tools

CPI

iManage

Job description

Flagship Pioneering, Inc. seeks a highly experienced Senior IP Paralegal to support its IP Operations Team. You will manage international patent portfolios, draft and file patent documents, and maintain critical schedules for financings, diligence, and corporate reporting.

A proactive, detail-focused professional thrives here. The role emphasizes collaboration with attorneys, cross-functional teams, and external partners.