Watchmaker Genomics · 2 weeks ago
Patent Agent or Attorney
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expWatchmaker Genomics is a global life science company specializing in the design and production of DNA- and RNA-modifying enzymes. They are seeking a highly skilled Patent Agent or Attorney to oversee the company's intellectual property, manage patent prosecution, and support various legal agreements and strategies.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Patent Prosecution & IP Management
Draft, file, and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications related to enzyme engineering, NGS reagents, kits, and platforms
Collaborate closely with R&D teams to identify inventions, maintain lab notebooks, and conduct invention disclosure reviews
Support freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses and monitor competitor IP landscapes
Coordinate with outside patent counsel and foreign associates to manage global prosecution
Transactional Support
Assist legal team in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating:
License agreements (in- and out-licensing of IP)
Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
Collaboration and Sponsored Research Agreements (SRAs)
Supply, distribution, and commercial contracts
Support IP diligence activities for partnerships, M&A, and financings
Strategy & Operation
Help refine and implement company-wide IP strategies aligned with business and scientific goals
Support development of IP awareness and training for R&D staff
Track docket deadlines and ensure timely execution of filings and annuities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or related field
USPTO registration as a Patent Agent
5–7 years of patent prosecution experience (in-house, law firm, or combination), with life sciences patent drafting and prosecution experience
Familiarity with IP issues in genomics, diagnostics, or enzyme technologies
Strong writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
Preferred
Jurist Doctor with a willingness to collaborate closely with in-house counsel on legal strategy
Experience with commercial contract drafting or review (NDAs, licenses, MTAs)
Background in next-generation sequencing or biotech tools
Prior experience supporting cross-functional legal or BD teams
Benefits
Flexible Time Off
Holidays
Employer covers 75% of base medical plan with buy-up options
EAP (employee assistance program)
Employer paid dental
Employer paid vision
Employer paid $25,000 life/AD&D policy
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match
Company
Watchmaker Genomics
Watchmaker Genomics is a biotechnology company that focuses on breakthrough applications for reading, writing, and editing DNA.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$48.27MKey Investors
Decheng Capital
2022-06-02Series A· $40M
2020-08-27Series Unknown· $8.27M
Leadership Team
Trey Foskett
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
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Brian Kudlow
Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-15
2025-11-14
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