Mission Hires is partnering with a global law firm (100+ years in practice) to hire a Life Sciences Patent Agent for its Intellectual Property Group, preferably based in New York, in a hybrid setting. The Patent Agent will collaborate with attorneys and clients to identify inventions, draft and prosecute patent applications, conduct patent searches and analyses, and support IP transactions. Candidates must have a Ph. D. in organic chemistry, molecular biology, or cellular biology, along with strong academic credentials and excellent analytical, organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
Work directly with clients to identify and articulate inventive concepts in the life sciences
Assist attorneys with drafting and prosecuting patent applications
Perform patent searches and prior art analyses
Support attorneys with technical diligence and analyses for IP transactions
Prepare technical summaries, reports, and documentation to support IP strategy
Collaborate with the IP team to manage dockets and deadlines in a hybrid work setting
Requirements:
Ph. D. in organic chemistry, molecular biology, or cellular biology (required)
Strong academic credentials
Outstanding analytical, organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills
Experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications in life sciences (preferred)
Ability to conduct patent searches and analyze prior art
Capacity to provide technical support for IP transactions
Willingness to work in a hybrid arrangement, preferably in the New York office
Application must include: Resume, Undergraduate Transcript, Graduate Transcript, Writing Sample, and Cover Letter
Compensation:
$145,000–$215,000 base salary DOE, plus bonus and full benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/DCFSA, 401(k), Profit-Sharing, Holidays, PTO, Wellness Program)
Benefits:
The base salary for this position is $145,000-$215,000 (Dependent of Experience). Plus, bonus and a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Holidays, Paid Time-Off and a robust Wellness Program.
