Patent Agent/Sr. Patent Agent
$125k - $170k USD
Pulse Biosciences (Nasdaq: PLSE): Join the Future of Bioelectric Medicine
Pulse Biosciences is a novel bioelectric medicine company committed to health innovation that has the potential to improve the quality of life for patients. The Company’s proprietary CellFX® nsPFA™ (nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation) technology delivers nanosecond pulses of electrical energy to non-thermally ablate cells while sparing adjacent noncellular tissue.
The Company is actively pursuing the development of its CellFX nsPFA technology for use in the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation and percutaneously in a select few other markets where it could have a profound positive impact on healthcare for both patients and providers. Visit pulsebiosciences.com to learn more.
Why Join Us?
At Pulse Biosciences, we are driven by purpose and innovation.
- Our Mission: To build a viable Company that designs, produces, and commercializes nano-pulse technology to improve and extend the lives of patients. To solve the needs of patients, physicians, and healthcare providers with high quality and high reliability products and services, developed in accordance with rigorous scientific, engineering, and clinical standards. We exist to make a positive difference in the lives of patients, physicians, healthcare providers, shareholders and our Pulse Biosciences team members.
- Our Culture: A community of creative, forward-thinking individuals tackling challenges with ingenuity and collaboration.
- Our Commitment: Hiring the best and brightest minds to advance our world-class organization.
What You Will Experience:
- Culture and Purpose - Purposeful and rewarding work collaborating with bright and curious minds brings us together!
- Innovative Environment - An environment that fosters innovation to take products from concept to human use quickly!
- Growth Opportunities - Learning culture focusing on professional and personal growth and development that you can only get in a startup-like environment!
- Comprehensive Benefits - A variety of health insurance plans and supplemental insurance options, and 401k retirement savings plan.
- Ownership and Rewards - Stock options awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to share in our success.
- Work-Life Balance - Enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, flexible work schedule and wellness program, including onsite gym and mindfulness classes.
- Diversity & Inclusion - A commitment to providing a respectful work environment to our diverse workforce.
About the Role
The Sr. Patent Agent will be responsible for assisting in the management and development of our IP portfolio, working closely with the Company’s Intellectual Property counsel, Engineering, and management.
To Make an Impact, You Will:
- Draft new patent applications, instruct and review the drafts prepared by outside counsel, and assist in prosecuting existing applications.
- Assist with patent and trademark portfolio management, including coordinate efforts between inside and outside counsel, as well as R&D, product marketing, new business development, etc.
- Manage internal patent database and docket, including perform related administrative work.
- Analyze new invention disclosures, meet with inventors, formulate search strategy and perform patentability searches.
- Analyze patents in connection with due diligence or freedom to operate opinions and evaluate patentable subject matter.
- Set and review patent alerts and patent watches in PatBase/PatDoc.
To Excel, You Will Bring:
- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Bioengineering or related scientific field required.
- At least 7 years relevant experience with emphasis on medical device or life science technologies, with 2-3 years in-house experience in medical device or life science company preferred.
- Experience and understanding of mechanical and electro-mechanical inventions.
- Broad experience conducting patentability, validity and freedom to operate searches, assisting with freedom to operate analysis, assessing patentability, validity and infringement.
- Substantial experience in drafting and prosecuting high-quality complex patent applications in the medical device field is required, responding to US and foreign office actions and assisting with instructions to foreign patent and trademark firms; in-house experience preferred.
- Must be a registered patent agent with the USPTO.
- Proficient knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn the AppColl patent docketing system.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn patent searching tools, such as PatBase (Minesoft).
- Strong scientific background and technical writing skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills working with members of senior management, clinicians, engineers, and attorneys.
- Ability to work conscientiously and with minimal direction, using good judgement, taking initiative to accomplish short and long-range projects, and recommend actions with minimal direction.
- Ability to work as a team member, multi-task and be very flexible to adapt to the ever-changing work priorities and requirements of a dynamic, fast growing company.
- Ability to lift 10-15 pounds.
Pay Range:
Compensation is determined based on a wide range of factors including location, job-related skills, experience, education, and training. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. This pay range is specific to Northern California location. Base salary range: $125k - $170k. This position is based in Hayward, CA and candidates must reside in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position is based in Hayward, CA and candidates must reside in the San Francisco Bay Area. No relocation offered.
Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare?
Apply today to join Pulse Biosciences and help us redefine the boundaries of medicine with bioelectric innovation. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.pulsebiosciences.com.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, age, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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