Associate – Biology #21912 Boston

Vanguard-IP

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Boston, MA Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Mid-Size GP Firm with Cravath level compensation.

Ranks highly in Associate satisfaction.

Well respected IP practice.

REQUIREMENTS

Strong academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the areas of molecular biology, immunology, immuno-oncology, genetics, and agricultural biotechnology would be particularly useful.

SUMMARY

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

CONFIDENTIALITY

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.

About this role

Summary

Prepare and prosecute patent applications in biology-focused IP practice.

Job title

Associate – Biology

Experience level

null

Industry

pharmaceuticals

Location requirements

Boston, MA; remote work not specified

Salary

Mid-Size GP Firm with Cravath level compensation.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationpatent applicationsbiology

Preferred skills

molecular biologyimmunologyimmuno-oncologygeneticsagricultural biotechnology

Specializations

molecular biologyimmunologyimmuno-oncologygeneticsbiotechnology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Boston, MA, USA

Work arrangement unknown City