United States Job Openings
Natera
Patent Agent
October 16, 2024
JOB SUMMARY:
Natera is a pioneer in the field of non-invasive testing of cell-free DNA (cf DNA). We are seeking an experienced and dynamic patent agent to manage key portions of our extensive intellectual portfolio and to address complex IP issues relating to this rapidly growing and dynamic space.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cf DNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
Natera is a pioneer in the field of non-invasive testing of cell-free DNA (cf DNA). We are seeking an experienced and dynamic patent agent to manage key portions of our extensive intellectual portfolio and to address complex IP issues relating to this rapidly growing and dynamic space.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Develop and deploy a strategic prosecution plan for key patent families in Natera's extensive patent portfolio
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Identify and capture important company innovation in new patent filings
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Build strong partnerships with the IP, Contracts, R&D and Business Development teams to manage the patent filing and prosecution process
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Assess and identify relevant IP landscapes in the cell-free DNA testing space
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Partner with attorneys in the Natera IP team to develop appropriate strategies to address IP risk
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Partner with the Natera IP paralegals with docket database management, invention disclosure tracking, and IP reporting, as necessary
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Support the IP attorneys, as needed, with litigation-related analysis, including freedom-to-operate and invalidity positions (FTO)
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Stay abreast of relevant technology trends and current patent prosecution trends/issues
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Perform other duties as required
- Bachelor's Degree in molecular biology, biology, computer science or related discipline business, human resources, computer science or engineering, or related disciplines
- Admitted to practice before the United States Patent Office
- At least 8 years of relevant job experience
- Substantial in-house experience within a leading biotech, diagnostics, or pharma company
- Experience in prosecution of patent portfolios relating to DNA testing and mutation analysis, PCR and next-gen sequencing preferred
- Demonstrated track record of leadership in managing complex IP issues
- Resourceful and proactive approach to managing complex workload, with ability to self-manage and execute
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a collaborative and dynamic environment
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cf DNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
For more information:
- BBB announcement on job scams
- FBI Cyber Crime resource page
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