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J&J Family of Companies Senior Manager Patent Law in North Rhine Westphalia, Germany
Senior Manager Patent Law - 2406192638W
Description
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.
Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a patent attorney to join our Global Legal Organization in Aachen, Germany as a Senior Manager Patent Law .
This Senior Manager Patent Law position will primarily support the MedTech sector of Johnson & Johnson, and more specifically, its operating company Abiomed. Abiomed is an innovative cardiovascular business with an inspiring mission "Patients First", and a unique guiding company principle "Recovering hearts. Saving lives." With more than 2,000 employees, Abiomed is one of the fastest-growing MedTech businesses in the world with corporate headquarters in Danvers, USA, and major locations in Aachen, Berlin, and Tokyo.
This position is based out of Abiomed’s Aachen, Germany office and reports to a Director Patent Law while also working closely with different research teams in Abiomed’s R&D department.
The successful candidate should be able to work independently while aligned with the Johnson & Johnson Global Legal Organization, balance multiple job tasks, prioritize tasks well, and be comfortable and proficient analyzing and drafting patent-related technical documents.
Key Responsibilities
Developing and handling Abiomed’s patent portfolio, including preparation and prosecution of patent applications around the world.
Conducting freedom-to-operate analyses in support of new product development.
Drafting and negotiating complex IP, research, product development, and other agreements.
Providing due diligence support for business development activities.
Counseling senior business leaders and other stakeholders on complex legal and business issues.
Providing IP support for the business and engineering teams in Aachen.
Working directly with inventors to collect invention disclosures and technical details about inventions.
Providing IP education and training to local R&D teams and other stakeholders.
Liaising with external counsel to draft patent applications; review and/or prepare responses to office actions and coordinate prosecution globally; draft and prosecute patent applications as necessary.
Developing superior knowledge of competitive technologies in the cardiovascular industry.
Supporting the implementation and execution of the German inventor remuneration process.
Qualifications
A university degree in mechanical/electrical/aerospace engineering or a similar discipline is required.
Admission to practice before the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) and/or European Patent Office (EPO) is required (German/European Patent Attorney).
Deep knowledge of the German Employee Inventions Act.
A minimum of five (5) years of law firm or corporate law department experience in the patent field, preferably as a German/European Patent Attorney.
A demonstrated background in medical devices is preferred.
Experience collecting invention disclosures, conducting patentability and freedom to operate analyses, and drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications is required. Prior experience with IP due diligence, transactional work, and litigation is preferred.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English and German are required.
The ability to articulately and positively engage internal and external partners is required.
Ability to handle multiple projects with attention to delivering quality work products to satisfy tight deadlines.
Travel up to 15% both domestically and internationally is required.
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we in Egypt are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feel that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.
Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Germany-North Rhine Westphalia-Aachen
Organization Abiomed Europe GmbH Legal Entity
Job Function Intellectual Property Law
Req ID: 2406192638W