Senior Intellectual Property Manager – Global Patents, Innovation

The Kraft Heinz Company

Senior IP Manager for Global Patents & Innovation at Kraft Heinz, partnering with R&D to protect innovations. Collaborating with stakeholders to develop and maintain comprehensive IP strategies.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,800 - $151,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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).
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

Comp & perks

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare
Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

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Hard Skills & Tools

Patent ApplicationsTrade SecretsFreedom-to-Operate ReviewsOffice Action Response StrategyPatent Docket Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailMulti-Tasking AbilityInterpersonal Skills

Certifications

Registered to Practice Before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office