Sr. Manager, Patent Agent

Location: San Rafael
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

This role will report to the GVP of Intellectual Property and supports all three patent counsel attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department.Requirements Scientific Background: Advanced degree in biological science (e.g., biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, immunology, pharmacology) preferably PhD Patent Bar Registration: Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office Work experience and technical skills: 5 years’ experience (more than 2 years law firm plus more than 3 years in-house Biopharma, Research Environment) in patent prosecution and maintenance, IP diligence (search / analysis), oversight of patent portfolio development, publication review, IP-related support of biopharma drug development Solid understanding of patent law, including prior art analysis, patentability assessments, and freedom-to-operate evaluations. Experience with patent search tools and databases (PatBase, Clarivate, or Google Patents); Management software for documents (iManage) and patent docketing (Anaqua) Familiarity with the drug development process and role of IP People Skills Ability to establishment cross-functional networks to support other functional groups (Legal corporate, Business Development, Research, manufacturing, Commercial, etc.) Participation in IP-related meetings Ability to multi-task with a key sense of prioritization and time sensitivity Team player with a mindset to engage with colleagues to support common path to success Passion for knowledge and personal/professional growth Responsibilities Identification of patentable subject matter through interaction with research, manufacturing, and clinical scientists; completion of invention disclosure forms Diligence: word, chemical structure, sequence searches, evaluation of freedom to operate, patentability and competitive landscape Patent Prosecution: preparation, filing and prosecution of patent applications Assistance with preparation of legal opinions (validity, non-infringement) Assistance with third party actions, including litigation and post grant proceedings Establishment of cross-functional networks to provide IP-related support to other functional groups (Legal corporate, Business Development, Research, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, C etc.) Participation in IP-related cross-functional meetings Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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