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Intellectual Property Technology Specialist at Montai Therapeutics | LAYIQ

Collaborate with research teams to identify patentable inventions and support invention disclosure activities.
Assist in preparing patent applications, including drafting technical descriptions, examples, compound tables, figures, and supporting documentation.
Review patent applications, Office Action responses, and other patent documents prepared by outside counsel for technical accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
Conduct literature and patent prior art searches using commercial and public databases.
Monitor competitor's patent filings, scientific publications, conferences, and emerging technologies to identify competitive developments and potential collaboration or licensing opportunities.
Assist with preparation of presentations and reports for senior management and cross-functional teams.
Support implementation of AI-enabled tools and workflows for data gathering/QC and Markush claim drafting.
Basic Qualifications
B.S., in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry.
1–2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or related scientific setting.
Strong working knowledge of small molecule chemistry, structure, and nomenclature.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in ChemDraw, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including organizing and analyzing technical data.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn about intellectual property, AI tools, new technologies, and scientific disciplines.
Preferred
M.S. or Ph.D. in related field
Experience preparing invention disclosures or supporting patent applications.
Familiarity with U.S. patent law and international patent systems.
Experience using patent databases such as SciFinder, USPTO, WIPO, Espacenet, and Google Patents.
Familiarity with chemical structure searching and Markush analysis.
Eligibility to sit for the USPTO Patent Bar and interest in pursuing registration as a U.S. Patent Agent.
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