Senior Intellectual Property Manager - Global Patents & Innovation

The Role

Advise the global R&D function on the optimal strategy for protecting company innovations.
Develop, maintain, and regularly update comprehensive IP Strategy documents for key R&D innovation projects, documenting R&D agreements, patent filings, trade secrets, and freedom-to-operate reviews associated with those projects.
Collaborate with key R&D stakeholders to evaluate how R&D agreements, patent applications, trade secrets, and freedom-to-operate reviews can support business objectives and drive competitive advantage.
Lead regular patent portfolio reviews and manage the patent budget.
Support patent docket management to ensure accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
Design, prepare, and deliver intellectual property trainings for R&D and other internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant R&D and/or patent-related experience.
• Science or technology background in chemistry, biology, engineering, or related field.
• Experience advising R&D stakeholders on strategies to protect innovations, including use of agreements, patent applications, trade secrets, and freedom-to-operate reviews to protect competitive advantage and investment in innovation.
• Knowledge of U.S. patent prosecution practice, including Office Action response strategy and maintenance fee management. Preferably registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Qualifications

• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to interact effectively and professionally with third parties and stakeholders at all levels of the company.

Benefits

• New Hire Base Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $151,000.00
• Performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
• Healthcare, protection, and savings plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Pay

New Hire Base Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $151,000.00

Schedule

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite weekly out of 1 of 4 primary locations (World HQ in downtown Chicago, IL; R&D Center in Glenview, IL; Kraft Heinz Innovation Center - Warrendale, PA; and Co-HQ in downtown Pittsburgh, PA).