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Patent Manager

ManagerManagerFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Minnesota

Posted

34 days ago

Salary

$143.2K - $196.9K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Facilitate and guide the submission of invention disclosures and lead discussions on patent filing and trade secret authorizations for the global business • Independently manage work of US and foreign outside IP counsel to ensure high quality patent preparation and prosecution • Implement and execute patent filing strategies using knowledge of Solventum products and technologies to shape filing and protection strategies • Responsible for the business’ global patent portfolio management and review • Develop and execute effective Freedom to Operate (FTO) search strategies and review IP • Champion the importance of IP in protecting Solventum’s innovation and driving business growth by educating clients • Act as the primary liaison between R&D teams and the IP business counsel, addressing IP-related inquiries and escalating complex matters to the business IP Counsel as needed • Continuously evaluate workflows across the IP generation life cycle, identify areas for improvement, develop improvement options and recommendations, and lead improvement initiatives

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or Materials Science
5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution
Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Demonstrated strength in organizational and project management
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and engage across cross-functional teams
Demonstrated strength in time management and project prioritization
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for business, R&D and cross-functional partners
Demonstrated success leading process improvements, including the ability to access workflows, identify gaps or inefficiencies, and recommend, manage and communicate changes effectively
Experience within the medical device or med tech industries
Laboratory experience