IP Senior Associate - Life Sciences

About the role

The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of post-JD experience with a strong focus on both patent prosecution and litigation.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Undergraduate degree in Biology. A life sciences PhD is strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of post-JD experience in both patent prosecution and litigation.
• Experience with patents in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, medical device and digital health industries.
• Knowledge of patent portfolio management and development, competitive landscape analyses, and patentability.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO.
• Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based (MA, NY, CA, CO or DC).

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits

WilmerHale is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran, or any other protected status under applicable law. WilmerHale will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and otherwise as required by applicable law.