Let’s build the future of medicine together
Join Enveda as a Patent Drafter ( on Contract) in India and help us protect and accelerate breakthrough discoveries in small-molecule drug development.
We’re a team driven by curiosity and innovation—are you ready to make a difference?
What Makes Us Enveda
Life 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.
Our Momentum
- Unicorn status: Achieved following a $150 million Series D funding round in 2025
- Discovery and innovation: Advanced our first drug candidate to Phase 1 trials in 2024
- Award-winning culture:
- Newsweek: Top 100 Global #MostLovedWorkplaces (2025)
- Forbes: America’s Best Startup Employers (2024 & 2025)
- Newsweek: America’s Greatest Startup Workplaces (2025)
- LinkedIn: Top Startups to Watch (2024)
These milestones reflect the impact of our team—and we’re just getting started. They’re only possible because of the diverse talent, perspectives, and relentless drive of people like you.
Your Role in Our Mission
At Enveda, every role drives impact. As a Patent Drafter, you’ll play a critical role in protecting our scientific innovations and strengthening our intellectual property portfolio.
Your expertise in chemical patent drafting and small-molecule therapeutics will directly support our mission to bring new medicines to patients faster—because every breakthrough depends on securing and scaling great ideas.
What You’ll Do:
Draft high-quality patent applications in the life sciences domain, with a focus on small molecule therapeutics
Prepare patent specifications using experimental data, technical reports, and inventor inputs
Develop and refine claim sets to ensure strong and defensible IP protection
Analyze patentability, landscape, and whitespace searches to assess invention scope and positioning
Collaborate closely with scientists, inventors, and IP professionals across India and the US
Manage multiple drafting projects simultaneously, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery
Contribute to the growth and strength of Enveda’s global patent portfolio
What We’re Looking For:
- M.S. or higher degree in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience drafting patent applications in life sciences, especially small molecule therapeutics
- Strong understanding of chemical structures, including Markush representations
- Proven ability to translate complex scientific data into clear, precise patent language
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams
Nice to Have:
- Experience in drug discovery or organic synthesis research
- Ability to independently manage a patent drafting docket
- Familiarity working with global IP teams (US/India)
- Patent Agent registration
Come join us!
Our employees are the lifeblood of our work and our inspiration to press on. Together we've built a special place here—a drug discovery platform that's unique in the world with an incredible team collaborating in a creative, transformative culture. Our mission is to bring hope to patients everywhere. Our progress towards that goal would not be possible without talented people like you.
Employee Promise
Using our imagination and dedication, we are working to improve human health and give hope to patients everywhere. Our work together is empowering, trustable and collaborative, enabling you to do your best work.
Enveda's values
Curiosity: Learn and challenge.
Agency: Own and initiate.
Journey: Love the process.
Charity: Take care of each other.
Unity: We are one Enveda.
We value your uniqueness
One of life's gifts is to interact with a variety of people. Each of us has a unique story that shapes how we view the world, and solve problems. Learning from each other enhances our collective wisdom while achieving better outcomes at a faster clip. People from all kinds of backgrounds can succeed in all kinds of roles.
Our work environment appreciates the contributions of every person. Working together is how we produce results that illuminate our Purpose - To Deliver Hope To Every Patient. Unity is a company value because success depends on trusting, working relationships that respect the commonality and differences of people.
At Enveda we are building a place where every person can do the best work of their lifetime.
Enveda is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
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