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SanegeneBio Inc.

(Sr.) Patent Counsel

Boston, MA · On-site

... PCT jurisdictions. * Work directly with R&D teams to harvest inventions and shape patent strategy from early-stage concepts. * Possess strong prior art search capabilities, with the ability to ...

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(Sr.) Patent Counsel

Boston, MA • On-site

SanegeneBio Inc.
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Posted 27 days ago

Job description

SanegeneBio is a global, venture-backed, clinical stage biotech company advancing best-in-class genetic medicines. We are 70+ employees with a single vision: unlocking the full potential of RNAi-powered medicines for metabolic and autoimmune diseases. With our corporate headquarters and platform research center in the Boston area, as well as R&D and clinical operations in China, SanegeneBio is well-positioned to develop innovative oligonucleotide therapeutics and change lives. Our LEAD™ siRNA delivery and chemistry platform enables systemic delivery to tissues and cell types of therapeutic relevance with a strong selectivity, tolerability, potency and duration of action profile. Our Core Values foster cross-functional collaboration, continuous learning, scientific rigor, and an enduring spirit of optimism.

We are scaling rapidly and looking for a China-qualified Patent Counsel who wants to do more than routine prosecution — someone who wants to help shape the long-term IP backbone of a high-growth startup.
This role reports directly to the Head of IP and will work closely with R&D leadership and management. If you are comfortable moving fast, thinking strategically, and taking ownership in a dynamic environment, this role offers real impact and visibility.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive and manage global patent prosecution across China, US, EP, and PCT jurisdictions.
  • Work directly with R&D teams to harvest inventions and shape patent strategy from early-stage concepts.
  • Possess strong prior art search capabilities, with the ability to independently conduct high-quality patent searches and patentability analyses.
  • Develop and manage a growing international patent portfolio aligned with business goals.
  • Coordinate closely with external counsel to ensure high-quality and consistent prosecution strategy worldwide.
  • Provide practical IP guidance on patentability, risk exposure, and portfolio positioning.
  • Support strategic initiatives including partnerships, fundraising, and due diligence.
  • Monitor competitive IP landscapes and help inform strategic decisions.
Qualifications
  • PRC Patent Agent qualification (China Patent Bar required; PRC licensed attorney preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience, including both law firm and in-house experience.
  • Strong understanding of global patent prosecution and cross-border portfolio management.
  • Advanced degree in science (organic chemistry strongly preferred; life sciences background highly desirable).
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken; able to work directly with the overseas R&D team and outside IP counsel).
  • Strategic mindset with strong drafting and analytical skills.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities.
  • Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented.
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