Theranos 
is seeking a Life Sciences Patent Prosecutor Lead. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing intellectual property strategy and developing the patent portfolio in collaboration with company management, scientists, and attorneys.
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Work with scientists to identify new inventions
• Prepare, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
• Manage existing intellectual property portfolio with oversight of Life Sciences IP maintenance and enforcement efforts
• Utilize creative approaches to intellectual property strategy and litigation
• Identify infringement and evaluate opportunities to enforce intellectual property rights
• Minimize adverse intellectual property litigation outcomes
• Collaborate with other in-house and outside attorneys
The successful candidate must have excellent judgment and the ability to recognize legal issues and effectively communicate such issues. The candidate must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a self-starter, energetic, analytical, and have the ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
Requirements:
• Partner-track or equivalent in-house attorney with 6+ years of intellectual property experience with a law firm or corporation
• JD from top-tier ABA approved law school
• Graduate degree in life sciences or chemistry (M.S. required, Ph.D. preferred)
• Member of California State Bar and active registration with United States Patent and Trademark Office
• Strong life sciences background or equivalent industry experience
• Proven track record of successful patent prosecution
• Self-sufficient practice management skills and flexibility to assist in additional in-house legal responsibilities
• Exceptional professionalism, communication, personal integrity and interpersonal skills
• Acute attention to accuracy and detail in all aspects of responsibilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Theranos is actively building a world-class team. Ideal candidates are currently employed or have been employed in similar types of positions and want to be part of a paradigm-shifting company doing innovative work. Candidates must be hard-working with an unfaltering determination to excel in an intense start-up environment and a desire to gain tremendous personal and career growth.
Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=THERANOS&cws=1&rid=120.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Palo Alto, California