Senior Legal Director, Intellectual Property

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Senior Legal Director, Intellectual Property

About the Role:

Boston Scientific, a leading producer of medical devices, is looking for a Senior Legal Director, Intellectual Property, to provide counsel and leadership on patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and other technology portfolio matters with respect to its Endoscopy (Endo) and Urology (Uro) businesses. The position requires representation in company matters relating to intellectual property strategy, intellectual property law and other general legal advice where required.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Member of Legal and Compliance Team; reports to Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.
• Part of the IP Senior Leadership Team; collaborates closely with Chief Intellectual Property Counsel and other senior IP leaders.
• Leads team of IP attorneys and agents that support Endo and Uro divisions.
• IP business partner for Endo and Uro; collaborates with Presidents, VPs of R&D, and other senior leaders.
• Develops and implements IP strategy for the Endo and Uro businesses, including IP portfolio management, freedom to operate, licensing, and enforcement.
• Provides legal advice and counsel to company personnel in diverse IP matters by assisting, advising, investigating, researching, and resolving IP legal matters within corporate legal policies to ensure that company personnel are aware of and in compliance with applicable state, federal, and foreign laws and regulations. Develops and delivers training to company personnel.
• Reviews, advises, and approves contracts in a variety of areas, including research, supply/manufacturer, distribution, consulting, non-disclosure, clinical investigator, asset purchase, business acquisitions and mergers, and other areas as needed to ensure intellectual property interests are protected.
• Provides legal counsel and support in business development activities, including conducting due diligence, facilitating transfer of legal responsibilities, assisting, and advising on other acquisition-related issues as they arise, and directing outside counsel in assisting the company with IP acquisition issues as needed.
• Participates in national and international litigation matters, patent office proceedings, investigations, and trials by interacting with internal and external legal counsel regarding on-going and actual and/or potential litigation.
• Develops, implements, and revises policies and Standard Operating Procedures consistent with international and US IP laws and regulations and acceptable Company practices. Monitors and ensures compliance with Company policies and SOPs.
• Establishes and supports a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC's Quality Policy, Quality System, and the appropriate regulations for the area they support. Ensure employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.

 
What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. admitted to a state bar in good standing.
• Registered Patent Attorney
• 15+ years of IP law experience
• 5+ years of people leadership experience
• Strong academic and science/engineering background

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference for medical device experience with 3-5 years of law firm experience.
• Preference of at least 5 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Experience in drafting and analyzing opinions of counsel including freedom-to-operate, validity/invalidity, non-infringement/infringement, and patentability.
• Experience in mergers and acquisition due diligence.
• Experience in negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and analyzing IP technology agreements and all agreements with IP terms.
• Experience in arbitration, mediation, or other dispute resolution proceedings.
• Experience in litigating patent or IP technology matters in federal courts.
• Experience in patent office proceedings (IPR, PGRs interference, oppositions).
• Experience with patents and patent laws in Europe and/or other international patent jurisdictions.

• Experience in patent analytics, AI tools, docket management tools, and/or database searching.
   

Requisition ID: 608226

Minimum Salary: $172500 

Maximum Salary: $327800 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.