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Mount Sinai Health System · 4 months ago

Patent Manager - Intellectual Property - Mount Sinai Innovation Partners (Hybrid)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $124K/yr

3+ years exp

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, and they are seeking a Patent Manager for their Intellectual Property Team. The Patent Manager will manage the development and protection of intellectual property assets, coordinate with inventors and counsel, and align patent activities with commercialization goals.

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Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director, Intellectual Property, manages the preparation and prosecution of an assigned portfolio of U.S. and foreign intellectual property assets; coordinates directly with outside counsel and inventors to ensure timely and high-quality filings; facilitates execution of patent-related documents including declarations, assignments, and powers of attorney

Collaborates with internal stakeholders across MSIP—including Business Development & Licensing, Strategic Alliances, Finance & Operations, and Administration—to ensure IP activities support commercialization strategies and institutional priorities

Assists the Director and Senior Manager, Intellectual Property with the preparation of agendas, materials, and follow-up actions for patent strategy meetings

Assists with the financial administration of the IP portfolio, including opening financial matters with outside counsel, reviewing invoices, and coordinating annuity and maintenance fee payments through external providers

Maintains accurate and up-to-date IP records in internal databases (e.g., Inteum); supports periodic audits and resolves discrepancies in coordination with relevant stakeholders

Supports the development and implementation of internal procedures and best practices that promote operational efficiency, data integrity, and compliance with institutional and legal standards

Qualification

Patent ManagementIntellectual PropertyScientific ResearchPatent Agent RegistrationIP Management SoftwareStakeholder InteractionIssue ResolutionMS Office SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelors degree in Science or Engineering

3+ years experience (5 preferred) in a scientific research and development environment or in a law firm setting, academic technology transfer experience preferred

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with an intermediate level of oversight; strong attention to detail and accuracy

Experience interacting with internal stakeholder, such as inventors, business development and licensing professionals, and/or attorney, in a matrix, customer-focused organization

Awareness of patent terminology and intellectual property concepts

Experience resolving issues proactively and following up across teams

Intermediate to advanced computer skills in MS Office and Patent Management databases (such as Inteum)

Ability to work on site in Manhattan Office 3 days/week

Candidate must meet the qualifications for registration as a Patent Agent; USPTO Registered Patent Agency preferred