REQUIREMENTS

- A Ph.D. in organic chemistry, a commitment to pursue a career in intellectual property law, a desire to work in a collaborative environment, a strong academic record, and excellent communication skills;

- Institutional or law firm employment, proficiency in drafting patent applications, particularly in areas of small molecule therapeutics and immunotherapies, proficiency in ChemDraw, and a basic understanding of statutory criteria for patentability and USPTO rules of procedure; and

- A desire to join a growing life sciences and pharma practice that features direct client contact, hands-on mentoring and training on both individual and group levels, and flexible pathways for advancement, including law school reimbursement programs.

SUMMARY
Vanguard-IP specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our focus provides us with a deeper knowledge of our clients’ needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships also 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 questions answered.

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

CONFIDENTIALITY

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

**Should you have an interest in a similar position 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.**