Patent Agent at Danaher Corporation

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Life Sciences, Diagnostics, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, and/or Physics
Registered patent agent before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and/or U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Patent Agent/Junior Counsel in a law firm and/or in-house role

Responsibilities

Partner with Research Scientists and Engineers and work with the Intellectual Property (IP) Legal team to build and manage the SCIEX patent portfolio
Advise on freedom to operate and landscape analyses and support new development projects
Serve as a trusted colleague to Research & Development (R&D) teams on all IP issues with a particular focus on invention mining, patentability, patent prosecution and freedom to operate locally and globally, by giving solid and practical strategic IP advice
Align IP strategies with business and strategic plans
Build IP awareness, culture, and standard work at SCIEX
Lead outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications
Provide educational presentations and other training on IP matters to SCIEX employees

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Patent ProsecutionPatentability AnalysisFreedom to OperateLandscape AnalysisInvention MiningIP StrategyPatent Portfolio Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the essential requirements for the Patent Agent role?

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, and/or Physics, be a registered patent agent before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and/or U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Patent Agent/Junior Counsel in a law firm and/or in-house role.

Is this Patent Agent position remote or on-site?

This is an on-site role located in Concord, Ontario, Canada or Marlborough, MA USA.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at SCIEX?

SCIEX fosters a culture of belonging where unique viewpoints matter, united by a commitment to innovate for tangible impact, with a system of continuous improvement and passion for helping life science experts.

What experience would make me a strong candidate for this role?

Previous experience partnering effectively with stakeholders across research, development, and commercialization, communicating complex IP issues in business terms, and executing multiple projects independently or collaboratively would be a plus.

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

1969Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.

Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.

Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.

The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.

Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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