Patent Agent / Senior Patent Agent

Company Summary:

Laronde is pioneering a platform that offers a completely novel way of modulating human biology via Endless RNA™ (eRNA). eRNA is a uniquely engineered RNA that can be programmed to express diverse proteins inside the body. Laronde is rapidly scaling to support the development of multiple programs across many disease areas. ​

Laronde was founded in 2017 by Flagship Labs, the innovation foundry of Flagship Pioneering. Laronde has a highly collaborative, dedicated culture, driven to achieve our vision of “making eRNA an essential class of medicines to everyone, everywhere”. To learn more, please visit the company’s website at https://www.laronde.bio.

About the Role:

Laronde is seeking an experienced Patent Agent to report to our Vice President of Intellectual Property, the Patent Counsel. In this role you will work in a fast-paced environment with a broad range of intellectual property matters helping to build and maintain a strong IP portfolio, protecting the Laronde technology platform and pipeline. You will work closely with scientists, management and outside counsel and will have a strong understanding of U.S. and international intellectual property laws and concepts related to the biopharmaceutical business. 

This role can be remote or hybrid at our Somerville, MA site. If remote some travel to be required.

Key Responsibilities:

You will drive the creation of new patent applications and the prosecution of the existing patent estate, including:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications directed to the Laronde technology and pipeline
• Provide IP landscape, patentability, FTO and due diligence assessments
• Review proposed publications and presentations for potential impact on the IP portfolio
• Assist in the negotiating and drafting of agreements with IP implications (e.g., CDAs, MTAs, research agreements, etc.)
• Liaise with external legal counsel
• Educate and advise employees on IP matters
• Manage and update the IP database

Required Qualifications:

• MS/PhD in Chemistry Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology or Biochemistry 
• 4+ years of in-house or law firm experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, preferably directed to biologics and/or nucleic acid therapies
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Familiarity with scientific and IP databases
• Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented and strong abilities to work in teams and collaborate with Scientists
• Strong prioritizing skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities, and ability to quickly adjust to shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Record of Scientific Publications
• Strong CPI and Microsoft Office skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD
• RNA and Chemistry expertise
• Blend of law firm and in-house Pharma/Biotech experience

Laronde is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Laronde does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Laronde or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Laronde’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Laronde, and Laronde will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto