Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to join ADARx Pharmaceuticals as a Patent Agent or Attorney to help meet our fast-growing intellectual property needs. This position will be responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications, focusing on chemical modifications and drug substances.
- Identify patentable inventions through frequent interactions with project teams at all stages of R&D.
- Conduct patentability analyses of inventions and advisability of filing patent applications covering those inventions.
- Work with outside IP counsel to achieve positive, practical outcomes and obtain advice regarding related risks and opportunities, as needed.
- Conduct freedom-to-operate analyses and prepare opinions with a focus on chemistry-related topics.
- Support IP diligence and provide other IP support for business development opportunities.
- Conduct searches for competitive IP and, together with project teams and the leadership team, help monitor, evaluate, and collate the competitive IP landscape.
- Assist with the legal department's organizational infrastructure (e.g., IP docketing).
- Communicate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure IP protection aligns with those needs.
- Identify IP risks and communicate those risks to internal stakeholders for discussion and resolution.
Essential Physical Characteristics:
Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
On-Site Protocol:
Physical presence at the ADARx Pharmaceuticals worksite is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Patent agent/attorney with 4+ years of patent drafting and prosecution experience.
- USPTO bar admission.
- BA/BS Degree; MS or higher in Chemistry is required.
- Strong academic credentials and excellent references.
- Highly productive, proactive, and transparent with strong ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite products, ChemDraw, and Adobe Pro.
Preferred Qualifications:
Law Firm and Pharma/Biotech experience.
Compensation:
This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, occasional overtime. Pay is commensurate with experience, including equity-based compensation and performance-based bonuses.
Work authorization:
United States (Required)
Background Check: As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.
Company Overview:
ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., located in San Diego, is a clinical stage biotechnology company committed to turning cutting-edge science into life-saving therapeutics.
ADARx Pharmaceuticals is an EEO employer committed to an exciting, diverse, and enriching work environment.
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