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Abbott · 18 hours ago

Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property

Alameda, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$172K/yr - $344K/yr

7+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. They are seeking a Senior Counsel for its Diabetes Care business to manage and direct a diversity of intellectual property issues. The role involves developing patent portfolios, reviewing outside counsel work, and conducting training on intellectual property matters.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

In close collaboration with various levels of the Operating Division, strategically developing our worldwide patent portfolio, including directing and managing domestic and OUS outside counsel to prepare and prosecute patent applications that are aligned with strategic objectives

Review outside counsel work product to ensure the methodology, strategy and costs meet Abbott’s expectation

Manage and direct pipeline portfolio by soliciting/developing invention disclosures, conducting inventor interviews and presenting disclosures at cross functional patent committee meetings to align future filings with strategic direction

Conduct in-depth analyses of competitor products and IP portfolios

Conduct employee training on protecting Abbott innovations, developing intellectual property assets and best practices for maintaining confidential business information

Assist internal and external litigation counsel on IP litigation matters

Conduct due diligence on potential mergers, acquisitions and investment opportunities

Collaborate with commercial legal counsel, including preparing and reviewing license agreements, various standard agreements and counseling the Operating Division regarding IP transactional matters

Provide advice and strategic options for marketing and promotional material

Qualification

Patent lawIntellectual property managementPatent litigationMedical devices experienceSoftware/digital products experienceStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills