Associate Director, Intellectual Property

Chroma Medicine-posted 6 months ago

Mid Level

Boston, MA

51-100 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

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nChroma Bio is a pioneering biotechnology company redefining the future of in vivo targeted genetic medicine to treat a wide array of diseases and bring cures to patients. The company's integrated product engine tackles significant limitations of existing genetic medicine approaches by enabling safe, precise and specific in vivo delivery. nChroma's near clinical-stage development candidate, CRMA-1001, is a liver-targeted therapy in development as a potential functional cure for chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis D that leverages the power of epigenetics, nature's innate mechanism for gene regulation. Guided by a world-class team at the forefront of genetic medicine, founded by renowned pioneers in the field, and supported by top-tier investors, the company is uniquely positioned to deliver groundbreaking therapies with programmable tissue specificity, unlocking highly potent, durable and targeted gene regulation for the liver and beyond. We're building a culture and organization to support this important mission, bringing together individuals that thrive in a supportive environment where diverse perspectives and a passion for discovery drive cutting-edge science and breakthrough medicines.

Identify patentable inventions through frequent interactions with R&D teams.
Evaluate inventions, conduct prior art searches, design and execute on patent protection strategies.
Manage nChroma's IP portfolio, prosecute nChroma's owned and in-licensed domestic and foreign patent applications, in alignment with internal and external stakeholders, e.g., lead scientists, business partners, and licensors.
Collaborate with outside IP counsel as appropriate.
Carry out the above preparation and prosecution activities in conjunction with external business partners and their legal teams.
Review proposed publications and presentations for potential impact on our IP strategy.
Provide IP landscape, patentability, FTO, and due diligence assessments to inform strategic decisions, e.g., for R&D pipeline programs and business development opportunities.
Collaborate with corporate attorneys to provide intellectual property support for operational agreements (including confidentiality agreements, service agreements, research collaborations, and licensing agreements).
Assist in IP challenges in US and foreign patent offices and courts as needed.
Educate and advise colleagues and leadership on IP issues and good practices.
Manage nChroma's trademark portfolio.
Responsible for building IP support systems and develop IP policies as needed.

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar in the United States; registration to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
2-5 years of meaningful experience prosecuting and preparing biotech patent applications at a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
Technical expertise in molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry, or related field is required; Ph.D. is strongly preferred.
Experience with patentability/clearance searches and third-party IP challenges (e.g., IPRs, oppositions).
Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate complicated IP issues to scientists, and non-scientist stakeholders within the company.
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, with ability recognize, assess, and respond to urgent matters with timely, practical, and clear solutions.
Must be a collaborative team player.

Experience working in an early stage biotech company is preferred, but not required.

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