Director, IP Counsel for Vision Care & Ophthalmics

Alcon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Alcon in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Legal Counsel IP Director to support the Vision Care Franchise. This role involves collaboration on IP strategy, identifying risks for new developments, and handling patent applications. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, a minimum of 10 years in legal practice with patent experience, and strong communication skills. Relocation assistance is available. Join our mission to innovate and improve lives through outstanding products.

Qualifications

• 10 years of validated legal experience with a focus on patent matters.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
• Member of a state bar in good standing.
• Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management on IP strategy.
• Identify and lead IP opportunities in new product development.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.

Skills

Patent laws and procedures

IP strategy

Legal counsel

Collaboration with internal clients

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience

Job description

Alcon in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Legal Counsel IP Director to support the Vision Care Franchise. This role involves collaboration on IP strategy, identifying risks for new developments, and handling patent applications. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, a minimum of 10 years in legal practice with patent experience, and strong communication skills. Relocation assistance is available. Join our mission to innovate and improve lives through outstanding products.