About the role
Responsibilities
The **Patent Agent/Junior IP Counsel** is responsible for partnering with our Research Scientists and Engineers and working with the Intellectual Property (IP) Legal team to build and manage the SCIEX patent portfolio. The Patent Agent/Junior IP Counsel will also advise on freedom to operate and landscape analyses and support new development projects.
This position reports to the Chief IP Counsel and is part of the IP team. The role is designated as **fully remote** ; however, there is a **strong preference** for the incumbent to be within **commuting distance** of the**Marlborough, MA** SCIEX headquarters.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Serve as a trusted colleague to Research & Development (R&D) teams on all IP issues with a particular focus on invention mining, patentability, patent prosecution and freedom to operate locally and globally, by giving solid and practical strategic IP advice.
- Align IP strategies with business and strategic plans.
- Build IP awareness, culture, and standard work at SCIEX.
- Lead outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
- Provide educational presentations and other training on IP matters to SCIEX employees.
About IDBS
IDBS helps BioPharma organizations unlock the potential of AI/ML to improve the lives of patients. As a trusted long-term partner to 80% of the top 20 global BioPharma companies (1), IDBS delivers powerful cloud software and services specifically designed to meet the evolving needs of the BioPharma sector. IDBS, a Danaher company, leverages 35 years of scientific informatics expertise to help organizations design, execute and orchestrate processes, manage, contextualize and structure data and gain valuable insights throughout the product lifecycle, from R&D through manufacturing. Known for its signature IDBS E-WorkBook software, IDBS has extended its flexible, scalable solutions to the IDBS Polar and PIMS cloud platforms to help scientists make smarter decisions with assured confidence in both GxP and non-GxP environments. 1. Rank measured by Market Cap, Q1 2024. Learn more about: - IDBS E-WorkBook: https://www.idbs.com/products/e-workbook/ - IDBS Polar: https://www.idbs.com/polar/ - IDBS PIMS: https://www.idbs.com/skyland-pims/ IDBS is proud to be part of Danaher, a global life sciences and diagnostics innovator committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health. As part of Danaher, IDBS is connected to a uniquely broad ecosystem of expertise, technologies, and capabilities. Together, we partner closely with customers to solve their toughest challenges with greater speed and certainty. Powered by the rigor of the Danaher Business System and a culture of continuous improvement, we make time a competitive advantage for our customers and help unlock the transformative potential of science and technology to improve billions of lives every day.