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Patent Attorney

BridgeBio
September 16, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Palo Alto County, IA)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: In-house IP counsel specializing in pharmaceutical and life sciences patent law, supporting BridgeBio's asset portfolio from discovery through lifecycle management. Responsibilities: manage global patent prosecution, lead freedom-to-operate assessments, provide strategic IP advice to R&D, Business Development, Regulatory, and Commercial teams; support adversarial proceedings including inter partes reviews and patent litigations. Requirements: J.D. from an accredited law school, admission to at least one U.S. state bar, registration to practice before the USPTO, 8+ years of relevant IP experience preferably in pharma or life sciences at top law firms or in-house; advanced degree in organic or medicinal chemistry or related field is a strong plus. High-value: focus on biologics or small molecules, early discovery through clinical development stages, strategic patent and exclusivity planning, cross-border patent proceedings, and experience with adversarial proceedings. Location: Palo Alto or San Francisco, CA. Work setup: onsite/hybrid with no travel specified.