Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• 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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division.  We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives.  As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers.  Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels.

As a Senior Patent Paralegal, you will provide legal services and resolve legal matters for assigned responsibilities or clients.  You will support the business in the achievement of business objectives by communicating advice of the Legal Department and managing legal risks to the corporation.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• Possesses solid knowledge of Abbott’s businesses supported and knowledge of the broader business impact.  
• Represents Abbott externally to customers, suppliers, competitors, opposing counsel or government agencies; resolves legal issues using negotiation skills and legal experience involving more complex matters.
• Helps select and/or directs the work of outside counsel, outside paralegals, contractors and vendors.
• Defines project objectives; manages and drives project to meet timelines.  
• Has experience with:
  • U.S. and international patent application processes and timelines as well as the legal, business and budgetary impact of various milestones between patent application filing and expiration of a patent.
  • Freedom-to-Operate (“FTO”) analysis and the various legal, technical and business inputs required to complete an FTO analysis.  
• Performs complex queries in patent database and generates/analyzes reports from patent database as requested.
• With supervision, conducts Patent Governance meetings by convening appropriate stake holders and developing reports that are used to make patent portfolio decisions, records minutes and decisions made at Patent Governance meetings for attorney review and ensures decisions are accurately recorded in database for future execution.  
• Proficient at review and negotiation of standard agreements such as Confidentiality, Material Transfer, Investigator Initiated Studies, Clinical Study and Services with minimal supervision.
• Reviews more complex agreements with supervision from attorneys.
• Executes core job responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Assists other paralegals and/or attorneys in resolving complex legal issues on projects involving multiple disciplines within the Legal Division and/or multiple functional areas or divisions within Abbott.  .  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or relevant legal education (Paralegal certificate) 
• Minimum 4+ years of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6 – 8 years of relevant experience 
• Proficient in area of responsibility 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.
• Professional, proactive, and detail-oriented.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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