Patent Engineer - Small Molecule Chemistry (London)

Methodfi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation company in London seeks a Patent Professional with deep small molecule chemistry expertise. You will work with pharmaceutical and biotech clients to develop AI-powered patent solutions. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in chemical patent prosecution, strong chemistry knowledge, and a builder's mindset. This full-time role offers competitive compensation with equity options in a flexible office environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity package under EMI scheme

Visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in chemical patent prosecution or pharmaceutical IP.
• Strong grasp of small molecule patent lifecycle.
• Experience at patent law firms or in-house at pharma companies is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Build chemistry-specific patent products with product and engineering teams.
• Embed with pharma/biotech customers to design high-value patent workflows.
• Translate patent chemistry challenges into product requirements.
• Run technical sessions to ensure value for chemistry patent portfolios.
• Identify opportunities in medicinal chemistry and regulatory IP strategies.

Skills

Chemistry patent expertise

Organic chemistry

Medicinal chemistry

Synthesis routes

Formulation science

Job description

A leading innovation company in London seeks a Patent Professional with deep small molecule chemistry expertise. You will work with pharmaceutical and biotech clients to develop AI-powered patent solutions. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in chemical patent prosecution, strong chemistry knowledge, and a builder's mindset. This full-time role offers competitive compensation with equity options in a flexible office environment.