Intern, Intellectual Property (Legal)

Who is BlueRock?

BlueRock Therapeutics, a wholly-owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a leading engineered cell therapy company using its unique cell gene platform to direct cellular differentiation and genetically engineer cells to create a new generation of cellular medicines that address large patient populations suffering from neurological, cardiovascular, and immunology diseases.

The convergence of cell biology and genetic engineering is creating fundamental new ways to impact disease. Founded in 2016 to capitalize on these technological breakthroughs, we are advancing our novel cell gene platform to develop, manufacture, and deliver an entirely new generation of authentic and engineered cell therapies across three therapeutic areas: neurology, cardiology, and immunology.

What Are We Doing?

Our foundational science harnesses the ability to create and then direct the differentiation of universal pluripotent stem cells into authentic, functional cells that can be used as allogeneic cellular therapies to treat a broad array of diseases. We can also further engineer these cells, enabling them to produce enzymes, antibodies, and other proteins for additional therapeutic benefit.

We are passionate about delivering on the promise of cellular and gene therapy, shaping the future of cellular medicine, and delivering new therapies to millions of patients with treatment options.

We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, thrive in a fun and dynamic culture, and are steadfast in the commitment to advance cutting-edge cellular therapies to impact patients’ lives.

The Intellectual Property Intern will assist with a variety of IP related projects related to BlueRock’s clinical pipeline and R&D programs/platforms.  The role involves working closely with the entire IP/Legal team and other relevant stakeholders as appropriate, merging scientific knowledge with cutting edge legal issues in the biopharma space. 

This role is for a 3-month internship.

• Working closely with the IP team, perform comprehensive searches for 3rd party IP related to regenerative medicines
• Working closely with the IP team and the Competitive Intelligence team, perform comprehensive searches for 3rd party publications related to regenerative medicines
• Researching relevant caselaw and presenting to the IP/Legal team on issues related to BlueRock’s programs and platforms
• With guidance from senior members of the legal team and in conjunction with the Development team, assess regulatory communications with existing partners and assist with redactions to generate documents that can be shared internally with BlueRockers.

• Currently enrolled in law school and have completed the first year
• Must have an undergraduate degree, and preferably an advanced degree, in the life sciences or chemical sciences and have an understanding of BlueRock’s technologies
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Transportation to Cambridge, MA if the role is in-person, or the ability to participate in daily videoconferences if remote
• Must be 18 years of age by the start of the internship.

BlueRock Therapeutics Company Culture Highlights

Winner of Boston Business Journal's Best Places to Work (Mid-size Company) 2023

Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity 2022

Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Women 2022

Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEO 2022

BlueRock Therapeutics is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Overall Culture on Comparably.

Engineering Department is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Overall Culture on Comparably.

Check us out on Comparably: https://www.comparably.com/companies/bluerock-therapeutics

Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluerocktx/

Equal Opportunity Workplace: At BlueRock, we welcome and support differences and diversity and we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  Please let us know if you require disability-related accommodation or other grounds protected by human rights legislation during the recruitment process so that we can work with you to meet your needs.

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