Abbott

Manager, IP Research

Abbott

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • California • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $99,300 - $198,700 per year

About the role

  • Lead a team and collaborate with other IP researchers in assessing third-party patents with respect to Abbott products by conducting Freedom to Operate (FTO) and patentability searches as well as other IP research projects for Abbott business units.
  • Determine team priorities, define what work should be accomplished, and decide how work should be accomplished.
  • Collaborate with the IP legal department to develop search strategies, organize results, and communicate analyses to IP attorneys and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide patent support for Abbott businesses, including assessing and landscaping technologies and patent portfolios.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to assess threats to Abbott products.
  • Monitor key competitors using secondary research databases, resources, and technologies for legal projects.
  • Collaborate with ARC information teams to compile, analyze, and present research deliverables to support decision-making across Abbott’s business.
  • Consult on multifaceted projects to determine information needs, provide information solutions, and apply appropriate data science methodologies and strategies to solve problems.
  • Integrate the latest IP tools, including AI technologies where appropriate, into IP workflows to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IP research, data management, knowledge sharing, and insights generation.
  • Apply sound judgment to assess issues holistically, anticipate changes in law and business objectives, and adapt strategies proactively.
  • Build strong, influential relationships across a global, matrixed organization to align stakeholders and support desired outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or engineering.
  • Registered Patent Agent with the USPTO.
  • Experience searching patent and/or scientific literature in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare, or related fields.
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience assessing competitor products and intellectual property.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience analyzing competitive intelligence and developing IP strategy.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and provide practical, business‑aligned, risk‑balanced recommendations.
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to integrate information from multiple sources in a complex, global, matrixed environment.
  • Ability to anticipate emerging risks, industry shifts, and business needs and adjust approaches proactively.
  • Proven influencing skills to engage stakeholders and drive alignment.
  • Experience managing people and leading teams (preferred).
  • Experience working in-house within a highly matrixed environment (preferred).
  • Medical device or broader healthcare industry experience, including digital/software solutions (preferred).
  • Ability to understand applicable FDA regulations and company operating procedures, processes, and policies (preferred).
  • Proven leadership and mentoring abilities with success in cross‑functional collaboration (preferred).
Benefits
  • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
  • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
  • An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
  • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
  • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
  • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
patent searchingFreedom to Operate (FTO)patentability searchescompetitive intelligence analysisIP strategy developmentdata science methodologiesAI technologies integrationrisk assessmentdata managementknowledge sharing
Soft Skills
collaborationinfluencingsound judgmentproactive adaptationrelationship buildingteam leadershipmentoringstakeholder engagementcommunicationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in science or engineeringRegistered Patent AgentUSPTO certification