Senior Intellectual Property Counsel

At SCIEX, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life. As part of SCIEX, you will influence life-changing research and outcomes while accelerating your potential.

For more than 50 years, we have empowered customers to solve the most impactful analytical challenges in quantitation and characterization through ground-breaking innovation and outstanding reliability and support. You will be part of a winning team, enabled by the Danaher Business System (DBS), passionate about helping life science experts worldwide get answers they can trust.

About the role

The Senior Intellectual Property Counsel is responsible for protecting SCIEX’s innovations by procuring and managing intellectual property rights and managing freedom to operate. This position reports to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel and is part of the Legal Department located in Marlborough, MA, with a fully remote work arrangement. There is a strong preference for candidates within commutable distance of the Marlborough, MA office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted counsel on IP issues (e.g., invention mining, patentability, patent prosecution, and freedom to operate) locally and globally, providing solid and practical IP legal advice to stakeholders, including business executives.
• Lead outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications for the portion of SCIEX’s portfolio this position is responsible for, with a focus on quality, output, and cost.
• Negotiate, draft, and review agreements such as licenses, research agreements, collaboration agreements, confidentiality agreements, and material transfer agreements.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate assessments on emerging technology.
• Provide educational presentations and training on IP matters to SCIEX associates.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership.
• Admitted to practice, including on a limited basis, before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Experience in biology, chemistry, and physics with working knowledge of software, or experience in software with working knowledge of life sciences.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a law firm and as in-house counsel, with experience managing a global IP portfolio and counseling stakeholders up to business executives.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 10%, including overnight, within the country and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong process orientation, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering results.
• Ability to perform exceptionally in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment with a sense of urgency.
• Skilled in executive communication and appropriate escalation.
• Able to command the respect of and influence business leaders, peers, teams, and outside counsel across a wide spectrum of experience and sophistication, up to C-level executives.

Benefits

SCIEX, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs, including:

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

For more details, visit Danaher Benefits Info.

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $215,667 - $237,500. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Schedule

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement. Additional details about this arrangement will be provided during the interview process.