REQUIREMENTS
• Strong academic credentials, which should minimally include an advanced degree in Organic Chemistry.
• Life science work experience in patent preparation and prosecution. Experience in the small molecules space is a plus.
• For Associates, license to practice law in Illinois (or licensed to practice law in another state and qualified to sit for the Illinois bar exam)
• For Associates and Patent Agents, admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Ability to grasp new technical teachings quickly.
• Ability to efficiently review patent and non-patent literature for key concepts.
• Excellent communication skills--both written and verbal--and exceptional organizational skills.
• Candidates should be detail-oriented, professional, and demonstrate the ability to take initiative and ownership of their projects.
SUMMARY
Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.
Our concentrated focus in these areas enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships 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 resume noticed by the people who matter.
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. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.
**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities 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.