Software patent analyst - ai & drug discovery

Job Title : Software Patent Analyst – AI & Drug Discovery Location : Onsite / Hybrid

Department : Intellectual Property & Computational R&D

Experience : 1–5 Years

Qualification : M. Tech / MS in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or related technical field

Role Overview

This role sits at the intersection of software engineering , AI / ML systems , and drug discovery pipelines . As a Software Patent Analyst , you will evaluate and draft patents related to computational models, algorithmic frameworks, data pipelines, molecular simulation tools, and AI-driven discovery platforms. You’ll identify protectable innovations, assess IP risks, and build a strong patent portfolio for next-gen digital biology products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Advanced Patent Search & IP Analytics

Execute FTO searches , Novelty Searches , and Prior Art Searches specific to :

Machine learning architectures (e.g., GNNs, transformers used in molecule prediction)

Software pipelines for target identification, QSAR modeling, docking, virtual screening

Cloud-based computational platforms for drug discovery

Analyze claims and map them against :

Algorithmic steps

Data structures

Model architectures

Software modules and APIs

Generate Patentability Reports , Claim Charts , and Technology Mapping Documents .

2. Patent Drafting – Software + Computational Biology

Draft detailed software + algorithm-centric patent specifications , including :

System architecture

Data flow diagrams

Model training workflows

Feature engineering pipelines

Molecular representation techniques (SMILES, fingerprints, embeddings)

Prepare claim sets covering :

Method claims (ML workflows, computational processes)

System claims (AI platforms, computational frameworks)

Computer-readable medium claims

Collaborate with inventors to capture both technical effect and novel algorithmic implementation .

3. Patent Filing & Prosecution Support

Support drafting of provisional, non-provisional, and PCT applications.

Prepare technical responses to office actions , focusing on algorithmic novelty and inventive step.

Coordinate with patent attorneys on claim amendments and prosecution strategy.

4. Technical Evaluation & Deep-Dive Analysis

Review source code architectures, model design documents, and software product flows.

Evaluate :

Novelty in ML architectures for molecule generation / optimization

Data engineering logic (ETL, preprocessing, feature selection)

Cloud-native deployment of AI drug discovery workflows

Assess scientific publications and compute-heavy pipelines for patentability.

5. Competitive Intelligence (Tech + Bio)

Track global IP filings across :

AI drug discovery platforms

Computational chemistry models

Generative ML frameworks for molecule design

Bioinformatics software tools

Develop landscape reports highlighting whitespace in algorithmic innovation.

Required Skills & Technical Qualifications

M. Tech / MS in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, AI / ML, Biotechnology, or related field.

Experience in :

Patent Drafting (software + algorithm emphasis)

FTO, Novelty & Prior Art Searches

IP mapping for AI / ML techniques

Strong understanding of :

Machine learning workflows (training, inference, optimization)

Drug discovery AI tools (Docking, QSAR, molecular dynamics, GNNs, generative models)

Software architectures, APIs, cloud platforms

Hands-on familiarity with patent databases :

USPTO, EPO, WIPO, Derwent, Orbit, Pat Base

Ability to convert technical descriptions into claim-worthy IP language .

Excellent analytical writing and documentation skills.