Senior Principal IP Legal Counsel-Diabetes

Medtronic; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 197,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health technology company is seeking a Senior Principal IP Legal Counsel to support their Diabetes business. This role involves managing intellectual property strategies, providing legal advice, and driving innovation within a team committed to patient care and inclusivity.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Flexible Work Schedule

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as an Attorney in intellectual property law.
• Licensed to practice in at least one US state or the District of Columbia.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Responsibilities

• Implementing global IP strategies and developing strategic IP portfolios.
• Managing patent portfolios and interfacing with R&D and business development teams.
• Providing support on patent litigation, pre-suit assessments, and negotiation of IP agreements.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry or similar

Job description

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Bewerben remote type Remote locations Northridge, California, United States of America Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America Boulder, Colorado, United States of America time type Full time posted on Gestern ausgeschrieben time left to apply Enddatum: 6. Juni 2025 (Noch 7 Tage Zeit für Bewerbung) job requisition id R29441 We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 6 Jun 2025

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Ein Tag im Leben

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

The Senior Principal IP Legal Counsel will provide intellectual property legal support to the Medtronic Diabetes Operating Unit. The Senior Principal IP Legal Counsel is responsible for implementing global IP strategies, developing strategic IP portfolios for medical technologies and supporting product development and research through proactive IP counseling and education, supporting M&A activities, supporting related licensing transactions, and advising clients in R&D and the business on various IP matters. The individual will be responsible for delivering clear, concise, and actionable legal advice. Comfort and confidence in communicating intellectual property advice in a clear and succinct way to management is essential.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

This position can reside in Northridge, CA, Minneapolis, MN or any of our other US Medtronic office locations. This position will follow the guidelines of the local hybrid work model if close to a Medtronic office. Remote work will be considered.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Protect Medtronic’s Pipeline and Ability to Compete

• Execute all aspects of creation and management of intellectual property
• Prepare and prosecute a patent portfolio worldwide in support of global business and IP strategies. Tasks include self-directed work, managing and reviewing outside counsel work, diligently managing dockets using the corporate docketing systems, and implementing patent maintenance decisions
• Interface with the R&D and business development teams for proactive development and implementation of IP strategies that align with business strategy and objectives
• Protect Medtronic’s highest value R&D investments by managing invention disclosures and prioritizing filings with the highest level of impact
• Leverage existing patent applications (i.e., mine) to develop IP assets that accommodate an evolving competitive landscape
• Support management of IP risk for Medtronic’s pipeline, including performing global freedom-to-operate evaluations and overseeing the preparation of opinions of counsel when necessary
• Provide support on patent litigation, pre-suit assessments, and patent office proceedings, including USPTO post grant proceedings and EPO patent oppositions
• Support IP due diligence for mergers/acquisitions with solution-focused approach
• Assist in drafting and negotiating IP agreements, such as, for example, patent licensing agreements, joint-development agreements, material transfer agreements, acquisition agreements
• Determine if invention should be protected as a patent or trade secret
• Direct, develop, and analyze thoughtful patent searching strategies for patentability, invalidity, and competitive landscape
• Ensure ongoing awareness of competitors’ products, activities, and IP portfolio
• Operate within budget constraints for outside counsel and third party vendor spend

Be a Strategic and Inclusive IP Partner

• Develop strategic relationships with operating unit leaders, marketing, business development, and R&D to integrate IP into the overall operating unit strategy and provide IP advice and counsel
• Manage stakeholder expectations through proactive and clear communications
• Direct brainstorms and make filing decisions to ensure expansive protection of new technologies and therapies, including ensuring coverage of whitespace
• Partner with portfolio strategy, upstream marketing, business development, and competitive intelligence functions to perform landscaping activities for future opportunities
• Educate key internal stakeholders on IP activities, competition, and outcomes of IP strategy execution
• Develop strategic relationships and manage outside counsel to accomplish key deliverables on time and on budget
• Partner across the IP team to share and leverage insights and best practices
• Partner with IP COEs (litigation, BD, trademarks, data/AI, and patent portfolio strategy) to deliver optimal outcomes to the operating unit
• Partner with operating unit commercial legal to coordinate and align on a cohesive legal strategy for the operating unit
• Model the Medtronic Mindset – act boldly; compete to win; move with speed and decisiveness; foster belonging; and deliver results the right way

MUST HAVE: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• 8+ years of experience as an Attorney in intellectual property law discipline
• Licensed to practice in at least one US state or the District of Columbia
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

NICE TO HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry or similar scientific disciplines
• Medical device experience
• Both in-house and law firm experience
• Excellent judgment, strong strategic and analytical thinking and ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to prioritize across multiple tasks and demands while remaining organized
• Able to thrive in ambiguity and make decisions amidst multiple, competing demands and activities
• Proficiency in engineering, strong creative abilities, and scientific principles.
• Understanding of basic business concepts, strategies, and risks
• Broad IP experience, including patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate, opinion preparation, licensing, and IP transactions
• Litigation experience
• Software, Algorithms, Data science and AI experience
• Ability to develop compelling presentation, engage senior leaders with confidence, and distill complex information into business language
• Possess a strong commitment to company values

Physische Jobanforderungen

Die obigen Angaben sollen die allgemeine Art und das Niveau der Arbeit der Mitarbeitern in einer solchen Position beschreiben, es handelt sich aber dabei nicht um eine vollständige Liste aller für diese Position erforderlichen Aufgaben und Fähigkeiten.

Die im Abschnitt „Aufgaben“ dieser Stellenbeschreibung beschriebenen körperlichen Anforderungen sind repräsentativ für die Anforderungen, die ein Mitarbeiter erfüllen muss, um die wesentlichen Funktionen dieser Stelle erfolgreich auszuführen. Es müssen zumutbare Hilfsmaßnahmen unternommen werden, um Personen mit Behinderung die Ausübung der wesentlichen Funktionen zu ermöglichen. Für Bürotätigkeiten: Für die Ausübung solcher Tätigkeiten ist es erforderlich, dass der Mitarbeiter regelmäßig selbständig mobil ist. Der Mitarbeiter muss zudem mit einem Computer umgehen können sowie mit internen und externen Kollegen kommunizieren. Wenden Sie sich an Ihren Vorgesetzten oder an die örtliche Personalabteilung, um sich über eventuelle für die jeweilige Stelle spezifische Arbeitsbedingungen und körperliche Anforderungen zu informieren.

Leistungen und Vergütung

Medtronic bietet ein wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt und ein flexibles Leistungspaket
Das Engagement für unsere Mitarbeiter ist der Kern unserer Werte. Wir schätzen die Beiträge jedes einzelnen. Sie tragen damit zu unserem Erfolg bei.Wir bieten für jede Karriere- und Lebensphase umfassende Leistungen, Ressourcen und wettbewerbsfähige Vergütungspläne.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$197,600.00 - $296,400.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic Leistungs- und Vergütungspläne

Über Medtronic

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