Intellectual Property Counsel

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The Intellectual Property Counsel position is responsible for protecting SCIEX’s innovations by procuring and managing intellectual property rights of SCIEX and managing freedom to operate thereof. This position reports to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel and is part of the Legal Department located in Framingham, MA and will be an on-site role.

• Serves as trusted counsel on all IP issues (with a focus on invention mining, patentability, patent prosecution and freedom to operate), locally and globally, by providing solid and practical IP legal advice.
• Aligns IP strategies with business and strategic plans.
• Leads outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications.
• Negotiates, drafts, and reviews agreements such as licenses, research agreements, collaboration agreements, confidentiality agreements, and material transfer agreements.
• Conducts freedom to operate assessments on emerging technology.
• Provides educational presentations and other training on IP matters to SCIEX employees.
• Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

• Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction.
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Experience in biology, chemistry, and physics with working knowledge of software; or experience in software with working knowledge of life sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in either a law firm or as in-house counsel.

• 1–2 years of experience as in-house counsel is preferred.

SCIEX, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and a 401(k) to eligible employees. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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Employment details
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Seniority level – Mid-Senior level;

Employment type

– Full-time;
Job function – Legal;
Industries – Biotechnology.