Patent Associate Life Sciences

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Job Overview:
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Patent Associate with 1–4 years of patent prosecution experience to join its growing Life Sciences intellectual property team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong academic foundation in the life sciences, coupled with legal expertise in patent strategy, drafting, and prosecution. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge innovations in biotechnology and healthcare, in collaboration with top-tier scientists and inventors.

Location:

• Boston, MA

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in the life sciences sector

• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and due diligence analyses

• Collaborate with clients and inventors to develop global IP strategies

• Assist with opinion work, including validity and infringement analyses

• Provide strategic counseling on patent portfolio development and lifecycle management

• Work with cross-functional legal and scientific teams on complex IP matters

Requirements:

• 1–4 years of law firm experience in patent prosecution

• Demonstrated expertise in life sciences and biotechnology-related subject matter

• Strong writing, communication, and legal analysis skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Interest in long-term professional growth within IP law

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

• Advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., or equivalent) in one of the following:

  • Cell or Molecular Biology

  • Immunology

  • Biochemistry

  • Bioinformatics

  • Bioengineering

  • Organic or Medicinal Chemistry

  • Cancer Biology

  • Pharmacology

  • Biophysics

  • Digital Health-related discipline

Certifications:

• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar

• Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Skills:

• Superior academic credentials and strong analytical capabilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Proven ability to handle technical complexity in biotech and pharmaceutical inventions

• Interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with clients, inventors, and colleagues

• Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Benefits:

• Discretionary merit bonuses

• Monthly wellness reimbursements

• 24/7 virtual behavioral health and emotional support

• Comprehensive health coverage for employee and eligible family members

• Family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, egg-freezing)

• Paid parental leave

• Concierge services for parenting support

• Access to a parents and caregivers resource group

• Career coaching for working parents

• In-home and center-based backup childcare

• Tutoring and academic support for children

• Health Savings Accounts with firm contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• 401(k) plan with firm match

• Pretax commuter and parking benefits

• Life insurance (basic and supplemental)

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Voluntary insurance options: long-term care, critical illness, accident, ID theft, pet

• Medicare consulting assistance

• Firm-paid continuing legal education (CLE), bar exam fees, and bar dues

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
225 Franklin Street, 26th floor
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02110
Phone : (857) 277-7381
Fax : (213) 895-7306