Earli, Inc.
In-House Patent Agent
Earli, Inc., Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
Earli exists to make cancer a benign experience. Earli does that by turning cancer against itself: genetically forcing it to reveal itself early, thereby distinguishing it from benign lesions, and then to kill itself. Based on technology originally from Stanford's renowned Gambhir lab, Earli designs programmable genetic constructs that "flip on" like light switches only in dysregulated cancer cells and turn them into "factories." The cancer is forced to produce either an epitope that acts as a "docking station" for imaging agents, or a therapeutic protein for immune system activation against the tumor. Thus, Earli's platform enables immediate diagnosis and treatment of early cancers, rather than long-term observation that can lead to deadly metastatic recurrence.
Earli's synthetic target expression platform has evolved over five years of deep bioengineering. The system can now detect broad ranges of patient mutations, distinguish between malignant and benign lesions, and offer independence from often elusive natural biomarkers.
Earli has raised $92m in three rounds from investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Khosla Ventures, Emerson Collective, Stanford, Perceptive Advisors, Casdin Capital, Marc Benioff, Sands Capital, Breyer Capital, Tailwinds (American-Korean) etc.
Its Scientific Advisory Board includes Jim Allison (Nobel Laureate, Immuno Oncology), Bob Langer (MIT, co-founder Moderna), Phil Greenberg (Hutch, co-founder Juno), Pam Sharma (MD Anderson), Charlie Rudin (Sloan Kettering), Alan Ashworth (UCSF Cancer Center).
Who You Are
You share our same sense of dedication, scientific passion and entrepreneurial spiritYou work well in a fast-paced and extremely focused startup environmentYou are not only smart, but clever and constantly think outside the boxYou are able to make logical decisions in an instant when there is little time to evaluateYou are a natural communicator and relationship builderYou stay calm under high pressure and stressYou have the ability to multi-task in a serious way, with an extreme attention to detailYou become a representative of the core DNA of the company through who you areThe Position
Earli is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented IP Specialist / Patent Agent to join the team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission of revolutionizing cancer detection while safeguarding our intellectual property assets. Our IP Specialist / Patent Agent will collaborate closely with our patent attorneys at Wilson Sonsini. We will consider candidates for full time employment or part-time if so desired.
Your Primary Responsibilities
Collaborate with our research and development team to identify inventions and innovations eligible for patent protectionDevelop and execute strategic patent filing strategies aligned with our company's goalsConduct thorough patentability assessments and invention disclosuresPrepare and prosecuting patent applications to navigate the patent approval process effectivelyMaintain and oversee our intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrightsConduct comprehensive IP landscape analyses to identify opportunities and potential risks related to competitor patents and emerging technologiesYour Required Experience, Knowledge and Skill
Master's or Ph.D preferred in advanced degree in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, biophysics, or digital health focused disciplinesPrevious law firm or relevant industry is a plusExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts effectivelyStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentEffective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team settingA 'self-starter' mentality with strong motivation and a keen drive to excel individually and in a teamAbility to think independently and fully integrate into a high achieving team environment
The base salary for this role is $130,000 - $150,000
If interested in applying, please attach a CV or have a well-developed LinkedIn profile for us to be able to assess your background.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Earli's synthetic target expression platform has evolved over five years of deep bioengineering. The system can now detect broad ranges of patient mutations, distinguish between malignant and benign lesions, and offer independence from often elusive natural biomarkers.
Earli has raised $92m in three rounds from investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Khosla Ventures, Emerson Collective, Stanford, Perceptive Advisors, Casdin Capital, Marc Benioff, Sands Capital, Breyer Capital, Tailwinds (American-Korean) etc.
Its Scientific Advisory Board includes Jim Allison (Nobel Laureate, Immuno Oncology), Bob Langer (MIT, co-founder Moderna), Phil Greenberg (Hutch, co-founder Juno), Pam Sharma (MD Anderson), Charlie Rudin (Sloan Kettering), Alan Ashworth (UCSF Cancer Center).
Who You Are
You share our same sense of dedication, scientific passion and entrepreneurial spiritYou work well in a fast-paced and extremely focused startup environmentYou are not only smart, but clever and constantly think outside the boxYou are able to make logical decisions in an instant when there is little time to evaluateYou are a natural communicator and relationship builderYou stay calm under high pressure and stressYou have the ability to multi-task in a serious way, with an extreme attention to detailYou become a representative of the core DNA of the company through who you areThe Position
Earli is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented IP Specialist / Patent Agent to join the team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission of revolutionizing cancer detection while safeguarding our intellectual property assets. Our IP Specialist / Patent Agent will collaborate closely with our patent attorneys at Wilson Sonsini. We will consider candidates for full time employment or part-time if so desired.
Your Primary Responsibilities
Collaborate with our research and development team to identify inventions and innovations eligible for patent protectionDevelop and execute strategic patent filing strategies aligned with our company's goalsConduct thorough patentability assessments and invention disclosuresPrepare and prosecuting patent applications to navigate the patent approval process effectivelyMaintain and oversee our intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrightsConduct comprehensive IP landscape analyses to identify opportunities and potential risks related to competitor patents and emerging technologiesYour Required Experience, Knowledge and Skill
Master's or Ph.D preferred in advanced degree in one of the following fields: cell or molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, biophysics, or digital health focused disciplinesPrevious law firm or relevant industry is a plusExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts effectivelyStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentEffective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team settingA 'self-starter' mentality with strong motivation and a keen drive to excel individually and in a teamAbility to think independently and fully integrate into a high achieving team environment
The base salary for this role is $130,000 - $150,000
If interested in applying, please attach a CV or have a well-developed LinkedIn profile for us to be able to assess your background.
We look forward to hearing from you!