Candidates should have experience with patent drafting and prosecution and have the necessary skills to work on matters in most areas of Biotechnology and related life sciences. A Ph.D. in Biotechnology or related discipline and registration with the USPTO is required. Work experience with pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or general life science patent matters is beneficial. Successful candidates will have outstanding writing and interpersonal skills, as well as strong academic credentials in technical and legal areas. A J.D. degree from an accredited law school with admission to at least one state bar is required.

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.