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GE HealthCare · 6 hours ago

Chief IP Counsel

Waukesha, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

GE HealthCare is focused on delivering the future of healthcare. They are seeking a Chief IP Counsel to lead a global team of IP professionals, providing strategic oversight of the company's IP portfolio and engaging with executive leadership to shape intellectual property strategy.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee and strategically manage GE HealthCare’s global IP portfolio, including patents, trade secrets and trademarks

Lead and mentor a high-performing team of IP counsel, patent agents, and legal professionals across multiple jurisdictions

Engage with senior leadership and technology leaders to cultivate a culture of innovation across GE HealthCare

Collaborate with business leaders, R&D teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that IP strategies and initiatives are forward-looking and aligned with business objectives

Provide deep transactional and dispute resolution expertise to enable growth and mitigate risk

Develop and promulgate IP-related policies and procedures to address emerging trends and regulatory requirements

Accountable for managing annual IP budget and engaging stakeholders to make adjustments aligned with GE HealthCare’s investment strategy

Partner with other members of the Global Law & Policy team to enable the business

Leverage data and new technologies to drive continuous improvement across the IP function

Qualification

IP leadership experienceRegistered patent attorneyM&A due diligenceComplex IP transactionsIP law knowledgeDigital health familiarityData privacy regulationsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Minimum of 15 years IP-related experience including several years in Senior IP leadership roles, preferably in a large corporation in a medical or technology-focused industry

Demonstrated experience providing counseling and due diligence support in the context of M&A transactions

A Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law (and in good standing) in the United States

Registered patent attorney with the USPTO

Ability to work in a hybrid capacity with 3+ days at a GE HealthCare location in Waukesha, Wisconsin or Chicago, Illinois

Experience managing complex IP transactions, litigation and disputes

Preferred

Experience in a publicly traded healthcare or life sciences company

Demonstrated negotiation and persuasion skills, with the ability to effectively represent GE HealthCare's interests in licensing negotiations, litigation, and other IP-related matters

Ability to dynamically set priorities for team to align with business dynamics

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior executives, internal stakeholders, and external partners

Familiarity with digital health, government contracting, AI, and data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR)

Deep understanding of IP law across jurisdictions, including U.S., EU, and Asia

Benefits

Great work environment

Professional development

Challenging careers

Competitive compensation

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Company

GE HealthCare

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GE Healthcare provides a wide range of medical technologies and services to healthcare providers and researchers. It is a sub-organization of General Electric.

Founded in 1892

Chicago, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees