Patent Agent (Pharmaceutical/Biopharmaceutical)

Role: Patent Agent specializing in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical IP management, focusing on US patent prosecution and strategic patent portfolio development. Responsibilities: prepare, file, prosecute, and maintain US patents for Incyte's therapeutics, provide IP strategy guidance, support USPTO proceedings, conduct prior art searches, review scientific literature, and collaborate with outside counsel. Requirements: Registered USPTO Patent Agent; Ph.D. or Master’s in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, or related field; minimum 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biopharma patent practice; strong understanding of USPTO rules; excellent communication and organizational skills. Preferred: proven track record in managing pharmaceutical patent portfolios and strategic IP counsel. High-Value: focus on biotech/pharma therapeutics, US patent law expertise, experience in patent prosecution for biologics or small molecules, involvement in patent strategy supporting R&D, and ability to work cross-functionally with scientific and legal teams. WorkSetup: not specified; likely based in Wilmington, DE or remote, with potential for global collaboration.