Director, IP Counsel - Join a $40B Industry Leader! at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Waltham, Massachusetts

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a Fortune 100 company dedicated to advancing scientific research and improving global health and safety. With annual revenue exceeding $40 billion, we strive to enable our customers in various fields such as life sciences, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals. Through our industry-leading brands, we provide innovative technologies, convenient purchasing options, and reliable pharmaceutical services. To learn more, please visit www.thermofisher.com.


When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be part of a creative and driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery.



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Thermo Fisher's fast-growing Analytical Instruments Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced US Attorney to join our team as the Director IP Counsel, Strategy. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and evaluate enforcement opportunities, support strategic IP asset development, and assess and mitigate risks associated with innovative new products. You will also play a vital role in discerning insights regarding competitive portfolio positioning. This position is crucial to enhancing protection for our company's $500M R&D investment in electron microscopes, mass spectrometers, and similar technologies. Reporting to the Senior Director of IP Strategy, you will collaborate with VPs and Senior R&D Leaders to determine IP strategy, drive innovation collection, and manage risk.



Key Responsibilities:

• Apply technical and legal expertise to analyze company and competitor technical information and advance our strategic IP positions by translating high-level strategy into sustainable and actionable IP programs.


• Integrate multiple streams of legal and business metrics and related information to present actionable data-driven IP landscapes.


• Collaboratively work with the IP team to continually improve the IP department's practices in competitor portfolio evaluation and strategic development of the portfolio.


• Mentor earlier career team members in risk analysis techniques and dispute evaluation methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Member in good-standing of a US State bar with 7+ years of experience in IP disputes.


• Practical experience with, or an advanced degree in a scientific or engineering field, ideally involving physics, chemistry, and/or biochemistry. Equivalent experience will also be considered.


• Proven record of performing sophisticated IP analyses.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Law firm candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!

In addition, the successful candidate will embody the following characteristics:

• Focused analysis - Possesses strong analytic techniques with the capability to quickly understand the legal, technical and business factors that drive decision-making.


• Scientific fluency - Can quickly understand scientific concepts and communicate proficiently with subject matter experts.


• Business perspective - Ability to learn and understand business drivers and exercise business and legal judgment.


• Self-motivated / driven to succeed - Initiative and ability to work autonomously.


• Team-oriented / strong interpersonal skills - Must be comfortable working in dynamic and diverse teams.


• Effective communicator - Efficient communicator across teams, functions, and global regions.


• Principled - Possesses a strong sense of ethics and integrity.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all employees.


Apply today at http://jobs.thermofisher.com to join our exceptional team and embark on a journey of innovation and discovery! Apply Now