Patent Agent – Small Corporation – Cedar Knolls, N.J.

Emisphere Technologies, Inc. Emisphere Technologies, Inc., a publicly held biopharmaceutical company, is committed to developing breakthrough therapies for oral drug delivery.

Position requires a B.S. or advanced degree in Chemistry or other related field plus 3-5 years experience in patent prosecution at a law firm or corporate patent department. Admission to practice before the USPTO is necessary.  Reports to the Sr. Director of Intellectual Property. Position is located in Cedar Knolls, NJ.

Responsibilities:
• Draft patent applications and prepare responses to Office Actions.
• Supervise supporting staff of IP Group.
• Review company R&D activities and interact with scientists regarding invention disclosures, patent applications, data, notebooks and other general matters.
• Perform literature searches and participate in the review of scientific documents prior to submission for publication.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, including opportunity to participate in the success of the company through employee stock option programs.

Contact:
Please forward your resume in confidence to:
Human Resources Department
Email:jobs@emisphere.com
Fax: 973-532-8121
www.emisphere.com

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Cedar Knolls, New Jersey