Patent Attorney

Kerr Dental

Senior Patent Attorney at Novartis partnering with R&D to protect inventions and navigate patent landscapes. Seeking candidate for strategic intellectual property guidance and building strong portfolios.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeCambridge • California, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $204,400 - $379,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic intellectual property guidance to research and development teams, protecting inventions and reducing third-party risk
Build and steer patent portfolios aligned to scientific strategy, product milestones, and long-term value
Draft, file, prosecute, and maintain patent applications across United States and international jurisdictions
Provide opinions on patentability, validity, and freedom to operate to guide decisions
Shape publication and disclosure strategies balancing scientific visibility with robust protection and exclusivity options
Lead due diligence, risk evaluation, and mitigation for collaborations, licensing opportunities, and transactional projects
Partner with global colleagues and external counsel to deliver quality work on time and budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor with admission to a United States state bar and registration with the United States Patent Office
PhD in biology, biochemistry, or related life sciences such as molecular biology
Seven or more years experience as a patent attorney in a law firm or life sciences company
Strong scientific foundation, ideally including hands-on laboratory experience in biological sciences
Expertise in United States and Patent Cooperation Treaty filing and prosecution, with working knowledge of European practice
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder partnering skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Performance-based cash incentive
Eligibility for annual equity awards

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Hard Skills & Tools

patent application draftingpatent prosecutionpatentability analysisfreedom to operate analysisdue diligencerisk evaluationlicensingscientific strategy alignmentbiological sciences laboratory experienceUnited States Patent Office registration

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsstakeholder partneringstrategic guidancecollaboration

Certifications

Juris Doctoradmission to a United States state bar