Flexible Work, Better Balance
Patent Specialist
Initial 6mth contract (potentials of extension)
Hybrid - Carlsbad, CA (3days/wk)
The Patent Specialist will be reporting to the Assistant Director of Patent Administration, providing
specialist-level patent operations support to the patents team for the duration of the engagement. The role focuses on patent docketing and formalities and serves as overflow and backup capacity for existing team members to ensure continuity across a global IP portfolio. The position also provides administrative and executive support to the patent attorneys on a secondary basis.
The ideal candidate brings strong patent administration experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to step into established workflows quickly within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar technical environment.
Essential Duties and Resp...