Work at the intersection of intellectual property, business strategy, and life-sciences innovation in a Boston-based role advising companies and investors across the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical-device sectors. This opportunity offers meaningful exposure to licensing, collaborations, company-building transactions, and evolving technology issues.
The Work
- Advise clients on complex intellectual property licenses and collaborations involving life sciences products, technology, and innovation.
- Support strategic M&A, including acquisitions between pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and help clients address IP and commercial considerations in these transactions.
- Work on NewCo formations and carve-outs that establish new companies, coordinating transaction work across the legal and business issues involved.
- Draft and negotiate manufacturing, supply, distribution, and other commercial agreements for clients in life sciences and healthcare.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address matters involving data rights, artificial intelligence, digital health, and regulatory compliance.
- Work with a varied client base that includes global pharmaceutical companies, emerging biotechnology startups, medical-device leaders, private equity firms, venture capital funds, and strategic investors.
What You Bring
- Three to five years of relevant experience in intellectual property transactions, technology licensing, or a related practice at a multi-office law firm.
- Experience focused on life sciences, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices.
- Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate complex license agreements and other commercial agreements involving IP, technology, or data assets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal and scientific concepts to clients.
- Excellent client-service and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving and project management.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities for sophisticated clients in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
- J.D. from an accredited law school or equivalent, and admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction or jurisdictions.
- Responsible and ethical proficiency using AI technologies; advanced scientific training and/or USPTO admission is preferred but not required.
Why Consider It
This role combines complex licensing and commercial work with strategic acquisitions, company formation, and carve-outs, giving you exposure to both established life sciences businesses and emerging companies, as well as the funds and investors behind them.
The work also reaches into data rights, AI, digital health, and regulatory issues through multidisciplinary collaboration.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.