Minneapolis, Minnesota or Lafayette, Colorado, United States
Full time position (remote work may be considered)
Salary range: $190,400.00 - $285,600.00 per year
Job Requisition ID: R26917
Application deadline: April 16, 2025 (6 days left to apply)
Overview:
- Partner with R&D and IP Legal teams to execute IP strategies for FTO and enforcement activities across the Medtronic portfolio - Conduct patent risk assessments and work closely with operating unit IP counsel and R&D teams - Review and interpret FTO search results, and provide actionable recommendations - Analyze third-party infringement claims and assess patent validity - Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and business development teams to understand competition and emerging technologies - Support new product development through patent clearance studies - Build relationships across Medtronic Legal and business teams to manage IP risks - Cultivate strategic relationships and manage outside counsel - Monitor changes to the competitive landscape for medical device and healthcare technology - Serve as a resource for in-house attorneys and R&D teams, providing legal advice on FTO activities - Be a strategic and inclusive IP partner - Develop technical acumen and IP risk calibration - Communicate IP advice clearly and succinctly to all levels of management
Requirements:
- J.D. degree - 8 years of FTO and IP enforcement experience - Licensed to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar scientific discipline - Broad IP experience, including FTO, opinion preparation, licensing, IP transactions, and patent prosecution - Litigation experience strongly preferred - Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office preferred - Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills - Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills - Ability to prioritize and remain organized in a fast-paced environment - Strong sense of ownership and accountability - Able to make decisions in ambiguous situations and thrive under pressure - Proactive, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented mindset - Working knowledge of Microsoft applications
Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package - Short-term and annual long-term incentive plans - Health, dental, and vision insurance - Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account - Life insurance and long-term disability leave - Dependent daycare spending account and tuition assistance/reimbursement - Simple Steps global well-being program - Incentive plans, 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match - Short-term disability, paid time off, and paid holidays - Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Employee Assistance Program - Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan for eligible employees
About Medtronic:
- A global leader in healthcare technology - Committed to diversity and inclusion - 95,000 passionate employees - Engineers at heart, dedicated to finding solutions for real people - Learn more about our business, mission, and commitment to diversity on our website
Equal Employment Opportunity:
- Medtronic provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law - Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided - Medtronic will consider job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act
Don't miss this opportunity to join a company that values innovation, diversity, and making a positive impact in the world of healthcare. Apply today!
