IP Director, Neuromodulation

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.A Day in the LifeThe IP Director, Neuromodulation will be responsible for (a) leading, mentoring and developing a talented team of IP attorneys supporting the Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Operating Units, (b) working closely with business and legal leaders to provide advice and strategic direction on key IP issues, and (c) strategic management of the Neuromodulation patent portfolio to support the business’s growth initiatives and business objectives.As a member of the Neuroscience Portfolio IP Leadership Team, this individual must be a highly motivated self-starter who is comfortable both collaborating as part of a larger team at the senior leadership level and working independently to provide support for complex, fast-moving businesses. The ability to deliver clear, concise, and actionable legal advice to business leaders and executive management is essential. If managing attorneys and fostering their growth is important to you, this is an excellent opportunity. Further, you and your team are expected to build IP strategies, see them through to execution, advise on complex IP legal issues, and contribute to a collaborative and successful IP legal culture.This position can reside in Lafayette, CO; Santa Rosa, CA, Minneapolis, MN or any of our other US Medtronic office locations. Consideration for remote opportunities may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:Mentor and guide the development of talented IP attorneys supporting the Neuromodulation & Pelvic Health Operating Units.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.Educate key internal stakeholders on IP activities, competition, and outcomes of IP strategy execution.Develop strategic relationships with 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.Partner across multiple legal functions to coordinate and align on a cohesive legal strategy for the OU.Model the Medtronic Mindset – act boldly; compete to win; move with speed and decisiveness; foster belonging; and deliver results the right way.Develop and implement a global patent portfolio strategy; oversee the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and patent maintenance decisions in support of the global business strategy.Manage IP risk for Medtronic’s pipeline; perform global freedom to operate evaluations, including preparing or obtaining opinions.Protect Medtronic’s highest value R&D investments by prioritizing filings with the highest level of impact.Demonstrate appropriate technical acumen.MUST HAVE: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited U.S. law school.Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a Science Field.8+ years of IP legal experience.7+ years of management experience.Licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia.Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.NICE TO HAVE:Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering or similar scientific disciplines.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.Able to thrive in ambiguity and make decisions amidst multiple, competing demands.Understanding of business concepts, strategies, and risks.Demonstrated strong collaboration and relationship-building skills to work across stakeholders at all levels of an organization.Excellent written, verbal, and listening communications skills, including the ability to develop compelling presentations, engage senior leaders with confidence, and distill complex information into business language.Experience in managing a significant workload, with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize across multiple tasks while remaining organized.Physical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package.A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $211,200.00 - $316,800.00.This 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.About MedtronicWe lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

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