Patent Agent
Hyderabad
Legal – Legal /
Full-time /
On-site
Let’s build the future of medicine—together.
Join Enveda as an Patent Agent in Hyderabad, India, and help us transform natural compounds into life-changing medicines. We’re a team driven by curiosity and innovation—are you ready to make a difference?
On-Site | Hyderabad, India | Full-Time |
🌿What Makes Us EnvedaLife is smart, and we can learn from it. We’re reinventing drug discovery by harnessing nature’s intelligence. Our platform identifies new medicines four times faster than the industry standard—because patients can’t wait. What sets Enveda apart isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. Our culture is built on creativity, collaboration, and deep respect for each other. We believe “People Create All Value,” and our success is driven by the extraordinary team turning our mission into reality every day.
We’re proud of the momentum we’ve built:
- Jan 2024: Named a LinkedIn “Top Startup to Watch”
- Mar 2024: Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers
- Oct 2024: First drug to Phase 1 Clinical Trials -
-Dec 2024: Raised a $130M Series C
These milestones reflect the impact of our team and we’re just getting started, but they’re only possible because of the diverse talent, perspectives, and relentless drive of our team, and people like you.
🌱Your Role in Our Mission
At Enveda, every role drives impact.As our Patent Agent, you will play a pivotal role in protecting Enveda’s innovative intellectual property in small molecule therapeutics and enabling our science to move swiftly and securely. You’ll work closely with project teams, scientists, and the Legal (IP) and Operations functions to support our mission at the intersection of science and law.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications for small molecules (composition of matter, formulations, methods of treatment, etc.).
- Conduct patentability, FTO, and whitespace searches and analyses using tools like SciFinder, MineSoft Origin, and PatSnap.
- Identify patentable inventions and trade secrets through close collaboration with scientific teams.
- Provide IP support for business development and diligence efforts.
- Review scientific publications and disclosures to protect proprietary information.
- Communicate IP strategy and risks with internal stakeholders.
- Train scientists on IP fundamentals and best practices.
We’re Looking For:
- At least 5 years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications related to small molecule therapeutics across jurisdictions.
- Deep familiarity with scientific and patent literature databases and commercial searching platforms (e.g. SciFinder, Clarivate, PatBase, etc.).Experience drafting chemical patent applications involving small molecules, e.g. claiming compositions of matter, formulations, and methods of treatment.
- Expertise in structure-based chemical searching and Markush structure analysis.
- Bonus: prior experience in drug discovery, SAR, or assay design.
- Ability to manage a patent docket independently, prioritize across tasks, and communicate clearly with R&D and Legal functions.
- Ability to collaborate closely across US and India teams.
If you’re passionate about innovation and impact, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement.
Our Values: Curiosity | Agency | Journey | Charity | Unity
Benefits: Culture | Medical | Block Leaves | Work-Life Harmony
At Enveda, we’re building a place where everyone can do the best work of their life. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in all its forms.
👉Apply now and join a team committed to shaping the future of drug discovery.
