Patent Law

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is seeking a Patent Attorney. The successful candidate will become a member of the Ironwood Legal Department, reporting to the Senior IP Counsel. This position will work closely with in-house counsel, scientists, and management to create and secure protection for the intellectual property of a dynamic and innovative small pharmaceutical company.

Responsibilities:
? Collaborate with in-house counsel, scientists, and management to develop and protect new intellectual property, including evaluating invention disclosures, conducting prior art searches, and drafting patent applications and responses;
? Work with in-house counsel and internal clients to develop patent strategy, manage existing patent portfolios, and monitor and analyze competitive intellectual property;
? Supervise outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of pharmaceutical patent applications worldwide;
? Support business development and management on in-licensing opportunities and IP-related transactional work;
? Work with internal clients and in-house counsel on IP-related contracts and agreements;
? Counsel and educate scientists and management regarding the patenting process, as well as patentability, freedom to operate, infringement and validity matters.

Requirements:
? 4 to 8 years of patent experience with strong skills in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the pharmaceutical field;
? USPTO registration;
? J.D. and bar admission in at least one state;
? Career patent agents will be considered;
? Law firm and/or pharmaceutical company experience;
? Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry or B.S. or M.S. in chemistry with at least 5 years of significant work experience in medicinal chemistry or a related field;
? Strong written and oral communication skills.

Contact:
To apply, send email with a subject of ?Job Code KBPA? to careers@ironwoodpharma.com. Please include a resume and cover letter with your email message.

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer welcoming diversity in our workforce.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts