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Biotech Patent Prosecution Associate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Patent Prosecution Associate

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$235K - $390K/yr

Our client is looking to add a Patent Associate to their Life Sciences Division. This team is one of the top Patent Prosecution Teams in the world. The role requires someone that has a PhD (or MD) in ...

Patent Agent/Advisor (Biotech)

Palo Alto, CA ยท On-site

$125K - $205K/yr

Patent Agent/Advisor (Biotech) - Palo Alto Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent/Advisor with a strong background in biotechnology to join a leading life sciences patent counseling and prosecution ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for biotech patent prosecution associate in the United States is $151,134.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $204,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Midlevel IP Associate Attorney Life Sciences Patent Prosecution

Costa Mesa, CA โ€ข On-site

Direct Counsel
Recruiting and Staffing Servicesย โ€ขย 1 - 10 employees

$225K - $435K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

Direct Counsel is representing a prestigious AmLaw firm seeking a midlevel Intellectual Property Associate (1–5 years) to join its highly regarded Life Sciences Patent Prosecution practice.

Locations:

  • Boston
  • Chicago
  • Houston
  • Orange County (Costa Mesa)
  • Philadelphia
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
  • Silicon Valley
  • Washington, D.C.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney or patent agent with a strong scientific background and biotechnology patent prosecution experience to work with cutting-edge life sciences and emerging growth companies.

Responsibilities
  • Handle sophisticated patent prosecution and IP counseling matters for innovative life sciences companies
  • Advise clients in areas including:
    • Antibodies
    • DNA & RNA therapeutics
    • Gene-editing technologies
    • Chemical biology
    • Molecular and cellular therapeutics
  • Collaborate closely with emerging companies and scientific innovators on strategic intellectual property protection
Qualifications
  • 1–5 years of biotechnology patent prosecution experience
  • Advanced degree required, preferably a Ph.D., in a life sciences discipline such as:
    • Molecular Biology
    • Immunology
    • Biochemistry
    • Cell Biology
    • Related scientific fields
  • USPTO Registration Number / Patent Bar membership required
  • Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
Compensation

Expected salary range in Massachusetts: $225,000 – $435,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors.

Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, financial, retirement, and paid leave benefits.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through directcounsel.net with your resume, law school transcripts, and cover letter.