What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate IP Counsel position at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
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OfficeJob Description
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as an Associate IP Counsel in Hillsboro, Oregon; North Carolina, Utah; or Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Make a significant impact in cell and gene therapy and cell biology.
Job Description
The Associate IP Counsel will work with R&D partners and the IP Department to support our bioproduction and biosciences. This role includes managing IP strategies and developing patent portfolios in various areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop robust patent portfolios in the areas of cell biology, cell and gene therapy, genome editing, and related fields.
- Capture strategic innovations and review invention submissions with IP Review Boards to protect Company IP and foster a culture of innovation.
- Advise collaborators on risk mitigation strategies, such as conducting freedom to operate analyses for new product launches.
- Drive revenue generation through commercial contract and licensing negotiations.
- Develop and implement focused IP strategies to support business and commercial goals.
- Educate key collaborators to protect company assets.
- Participate in IP Department initiatives, embodying a leader with vision and encouraging collaboration and teamwork.
Required Experience and Skills:
Education
- Technical degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience
- 6 years of experience in managing global patent portfolios in cell biology, cell and gene therapy, or genome editing.
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a scientific or engineering field preferred.
- Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
Characteristics
- Strong business insight and understanding of business drivers.
- Proven ability to manage work efficiently and exercise good judgment.
- Self-motivated, driven, and autonomous.
- Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
- Inclusive leader, comfortable in dynamic, diverse teams.
- Effective communicator across teams and regions.
- Skilled teacher with the ability to convey concepts clearly.
- Principled with strong ethics and integrity.
- Experience with IP litigation is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Oregon is $135,100.00–$185,000.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Salary : $135,100 - $185,000
