Manager, IP Research
Share
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 99300 - 198700
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Abbott Park: Lake County IL (other locations: Santa Clara CA Alameda CA Chicago IL Plymouth MN or St. Paul MN.)
As Manager IP Research you will lead a team of IP researchers supporting Abbott businesses by managing legal risks. As part of the Abbott Research Center (ARC) Abbotts corporate library you will work closely with other ARC functions as well as the Legal IP department on IP projects that require searching discovering and analyzing data from clinical biomedical and patent literature sources. You will collaborate with other IP researchers to develop and implement patent search strategies to identify relevant third-party patents. You will organize and communicate search results through visualizations presentations and deliverables that drive strategy and decision-making to support Abbotts innovation and business goals.
What Youll Do
Lead a team and collaborate with other IP researchers in assessing third-party patents with respect to Abbott products by conducting Freedom to Operate (FTO) and patentability searches as well as other IP research projects for Abbott business units.
Determine team priorities define what work should be accomplished and decide how work should be accomplished.
Collaborate with the IP legal department to develop search strategies organize results and communicate analyses to IP attorneys and other relevant stakeholders.
Provide patent support for Abbott businesses including assessing and landscaping technologies and patent portfolios.
Work with cross-functional teams to assess threats to Abbott products.
Monitor key competitors using secondary research databases resources and technologies for legal projects.
Collaborate with ARC information teams to compile analyze and present research deliverables to support decision-making across Abbotts business.
Consult on multifaceted projects to determine information needs provide information solutions and apply appropriate data science methodologies and strategies to solve problems.
Integrate the latest IP tools including AI technologies where appropriate into IP workflows to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IP research data management knowledge sharing and insights generation.
Apply sound judgment to assess issues holistically anticipate changes in law and business objectives and adapt strategies proactively.
Build strong influential relationships across a global matrixed organization to align stakeholders and support desired outcomes.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree or higher in science or engineering.
Registered Patent Agent with the USPTO.
Experience searching patent and/or scientific literature in biotechnology pharmaceuticals medical devices healthcare or related fields.
Experience managing people and leading teams.
Minimum 4 years of relevant industry experience.
Minimum 4 years of experience assessing competitor products and intellectual property.
Minimum 4 years of experience analyzing competitive intelligence and developing IP strategy.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and provide practical businessaligned riskbalanced recommendations.
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to integrate information from multiple sources in a complex global matrixed environment.
Ability to anticipate emerging risks industry shifts and business needs and adjust approaches proactively.
Proven influencing skills to engage stakeholders and drive alignment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in-house within a highly matrixed environment.
Medical device or broader healthcare industry experience including digital/software solutions.
Ability to understand applicable FDA regulations and company operating procedures processes and policies.
Proven leadership and mentoring abilities with success in crossfunctional collaboration.
Experience evaluating data sources technologies or tools to improve research insights and decision-making.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$99300.00 $198700.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations & Business Support
DIVISION:
GENC General Counsel
LOCATION:
United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
United States > Abbott Park : AP06A United States > Alameda : Plaza 6 Building United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Lillehei : One Lillehei Plaza United States > Santa Clara : Building A - SC United States > Texas > Austin : 12501B Research Boulevard
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: Experience:
Manager
About Company
WHO WE ARE CREATING LIFE-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY From removing the regular pain of fingersticks as people manage their diabetes to connecting patients to doctors with real-time information monitoring their hearts, from easing chronic pain and movement disorders to testing half the world’s ... View more
