Senior Patent Agent - REMOTE

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Patent Agent to partner with R&D, manufacturing, and other business and legal stakeholders to develop and execute strategies to protect and perfect intellectual property in the molecular diagnostics space. This role is part of the legal department, reports to the Deputy Chief IP Counsel, and is fully remote based in the US.

Responsibilities

• Integrate with R&D teams to learn molecular diagnostic technologies and manufacturing processes, identify key IP opportunities, and enable innovative protection strategies.
• Provide a full range of patent support functions, including:
  • Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in molecular diagnostics, biochemistry
  • Conducting freedom-to-operate studies (e.g., infringement and validity analyses)
  • Advising internal stakeholders, including providing IP diligence for M&A and related activities
• Direct outside counsel on global patent filing and prosecution matters.
• Prepare and present training materials to business stakeholders to support:
  • Invention disclosure
  • Trade secret protection
  • Intellectual property protection
• Manage and/or participate in projects impacting the organization as a whole as a member of the IP team.

Requirements

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a Patent Agent, with hands-on experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the molecular biology or life sciences field.
• At least 4 years of patent prosecution experience in the life sciences field, preferably in molecular biology, biochemistry, molecular diagnostics, or related disciplines, gained in a law firm, patent boutique, and/or in-house setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biology, genetics, or a closely related life sciences discipline; preference for an advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in molecular biology or a related field.
• Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role
• May require occasional domestic travel for in-person meetings and events up to 5% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep technical understanding of molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, nucleic acid amplification, and next gen sequencing) and ability to translate complex science into clear patent claims.
• Experience with artificial intelligence/machine learning, including using AI tools in IP practice (search/claim and application drafting/claim charting/office action response, etc.) and applying AI within bioinformatics, data analytics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
• Creative problem-solving and ability to devise patent strategies for novel inventions; strong ability to drive IP issues to closure.
• Self-directed and proactive with excellent writing, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $150,000–190,000 (range may be modified in the future).
• Eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package including flexible time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. Bonus, commission, benefits, or other forms of compensation and benefits are subject to the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Location

• Fully remote based in the US.
• This role may require occasional domestic travel for in-person meetings and events up to 5% of the time.