Senior IP Patent Agent, Small Molecules — Onsite SSF

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401k and wellness programs

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Patent Agent to support its intellectual property function in South San Francisco. This role focuses on managing the global IP portfolio and collaborating with inventors across various departments to protect the company’s small molecule product candidates.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a Master’s in Organic Chemistry, along with 7+ years of patent agent experience in pharmaceuticals. The position requires excellent communication, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, preferably Organic Chemistry, or Master's in Organic Chemistry.
• Registered before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• 7+ years of patent agent experience in pharmaceutical small molecules.

Responsibilities

• Manage global IP portfolio including patent applications.
• Develop understanding of project technology to identify patentable inventions.
• Conduct freedom to operate reviews and guide IP strategy.

Skills

Patent portfolio management

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Legal interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or Master's in Organic Chemistry

Tools

Scientific and IP databases

Job description

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Patent Agent to support its intellectual property function in South San Francisco. This role focuses on managing the global IP portfolio and collaborating with inventors across various departments to protect the company’s small molecule product candidates.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a Master’s in Organic Chemistry, along with 7+ years of patent agent experience in pharmaceuticals. The position requires excellent communication, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.