[Remote] Senior Patent Agent/Scientific Advisor (In-House)

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for central nervous system disorders. They are seeking aSenior Patent Agent/Scientific Advisor to provide IP support and counseling for their clinical and pre-clinical programs, analyze pharmaceutical patent applications, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance their patent portfolio. Responsibilities• Provide support (and lead as needed) patent prosecution for multiple international IP portfolios• Analyze scientific references and advise regarding claim strategy• Track internal programs and developments, gather data, and advance portfolio growth• Collaborate with outside counsel in ensuring maximization of patent coverage• Review planned publications and disclosures• Support diligence and litigationSkills• Degree in chemistry, pharmacology, or similar• USPTO Registration• Law firm and/or in-house experience• Ability to think strategically and operate within an agile company and team framework• Must possess a 'roll up your sleeves' attitude and be able to work seamlessly across the organization• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with demonstrated understanding of scientific concepts and ability to translate technical language into laymen’s terms• The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance• Movement through sites and labs may occasionally be required as employee may need to visit these environments• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus• Visual acuity is required to read and produce accurate materials• Use of keyboards and cellular devices• PhD preferredCompany Overview• Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders characterized by neuronal imbalance.It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website isCompany H1B Sponsorship• Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job