Stoke Therapeutics

Patent Agent

Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Sponsorship not specified$121k-$155kDetected 20 days ago

Intellectual PropertyPharmacologyMolecular BiologyResearchCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills

About the role

About Stoke: Stoke Therapeutics (Nasdaq: STOK), is a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression by harnessing the body's potential with RNA medicine.
Stoke's first medicine in development, zorevunersen, has demonstrated the potential for disease modification in patients with Dravet syndrome and is currently being evaluated in a Phase 3 study.
Stoke's initial focus are diseases of the central nervous system and the eye that are caused by a loss of ~50% of normal protein levels (haploinsufficiency).

Support global patent prosecution strategy for Stoke's research and development programs.
Maintain and update patent docket records, portfolio records, invention disclosure records, and related IP documentation.
Partner with scientists and technical teams to identify patentable inventions and develop appropriate patent protection strategies.
Develop and deliver IP trainings for internal scientists and R&D teams, including training on invention disclosure practices, publication review, confidentiality, patent filing strategy, and good IP hygiene.
Help maintain and develop a global patent portfolio aligned with Stoke's scientific, clinical, and business objectives.
Support internal assessments of IP risks and opportunities for Stoke's programs and technology platforms.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Our values guide our work to deliver meaningful medicines for people who need them.

Familiarity with antisense oligonucleotides, RNAi, mRNA technologies, oligonucleotide chemistry, nucleic acid therapeutics, or related RNA-based therapeutic platforms is highly desirable.
Approximately 3-5 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm, biotech company, pharmaceutical company, or comparable life sciences environment.

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, chemical biology, biotechnology, pharmacology, biomedical engineering, or a related life sciences discipline.
Advanced degree preferred.

Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Law degree or state bar admission is welcome but not required.
Technical or patent experience involving antisense oligonucleotides, RNAi, mRNA technologies, or related modalities a plus
Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical, or life sciences fields.
Experience preparing responses to U.S. patent office actions.
Familiarity with foreign patent prosecution practice, including working with outside counsel or foreign associates.
Experience conducting patentability, prior art, landscape, freedom-to-operate, or competitive intelligence searches.
Strong scientific judgment and ability to understand complex biological, chemical, and therapeutic technologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with scientists, lawyers, business colleagues, and outside counsel.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $121,000 - $155,000.
In addition to base salary, Stoke offers an annual bonus and equity participation.
Culture & Values:
At Stoke, we believe that innovation, the ability to successfully advance our ground-breaking science and having fun as a team are enhanced by being together in person, at least periodically.
We allow for flexibility in work arrangements that balance individual's needs and preferences with the needs of our business and our desire to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Our values guide our work to deliver meaningful medicines for people who need them.

At Stoke Therapeutics, we are committed to offering a comprehensive, competitive and thoughtfully designed total rewards program.
In addition to base salary, Stoke offers an annual bonus and equity participation.
The final offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope, experience and qualifications, education, market benchmarks, internal equity, and geographic location.

STOK), is a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression by harnessing the body's potential with RNA medicine.
Using Stoke's proprietary TANGO (Targeted Augmentation of Nuclear Gene Output) approach, Stoke is developing antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to selectively restore naturally-occurring protein levels.
Proof of concept has been demonstrated in other organs, tissues, and systems, supporting broad potential for Stoke's proprietary approach.
Stoke is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.
For more information, visit https://www.stoketherapeutics.com/
At Stoke, we believe that innovation, the ability to successfully advance our ground-breaking science and having fun as a team are enhanced by being together in person, at least periodically.
We allow for flexibility in work arrangements that balance individual's needs and preferences with the needs of our business and our desire to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
We are committed to being true to ourselves, to our colleagues, and to the people with severe diseases who are counting on us.
We embrace diversity within a unique culture that is defined by our values.
Our employee-led Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) Committee underscores the importance of DIB to who we are and what we do.

https://www.stoketherapeutics.com/careers/
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability or protected veteran status.
Stoke participates in E-Verify.

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