Pharma Patent Writer

Job Duties

• Leading technical content drafting for patent applications.
• Obtaining, organizing, analyzing, and maintaining information relating to research or development activities for inclusion in patent applications.
• Critically analyzing and engaging with technical information including but not limited to:
• Engaging with laboratory notebook entries and data in view of structural data and synthetic routes presented.
• Reducing numerous preparations and examples into general synthetic schemes.
• EFFECTIVELY communicating between scientists and legal team to ensure timely flow of information.

Job Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in chemistry, organic chemistry or related field.
• At least 10 years of technical experience in pharmaceutical discovery and/or development of pharmaceutical products including, but not limited to, small molecules, medicinal chemistry, and/or drug conjugates.
• Fluent in nomenclature conventions used to describe organic chemical compounds including chirality and synthesis.
• Demonstration of excellent team player and collaboration skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.

Core Values

• Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
• Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
• Good: We act ethically and morally.
• Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
• Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
• Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

Pay & Schedule

Competitive pay and attractive benefits such as medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, PTO and paid holidays are offered. Relocation benefits may be included for this role.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Parenthood leave
• PTO and paid holidays

Schedule

The position may transition into a hybrid role.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

Cogent Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic. Additionally, if you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

This job posting will close by 7/6/2026 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.