Manager, Hub – IP (Patents)
Core
Manage the administrative backbone of Haleon's global patent portfolio, ensuring data integrity, deadline compliance, and operational accuracy across the patent lifecycle.
Role type
Manager, IP Operations (Patent Administration)
Builds
Maintains accurate patent records, manages docketing systems, and coordinates prosecution activities to protect intellectual property assets.
Domain
Intellectual Property / Patent Law / Life Sciences
Required skills
Patent lifecycle management, docketing system administration, statutory deadline tracking, external counsel coordination, document control, USPTO filing administration, data integrity auditing, report generation, invoice reconciliation.
Preferred skills
IP-relevant certifications, stakeholder management, prioritization under strict deadlines, cross-functional collaboration, proactive problem-solving.
Technologies
Anaqua, USPTO Patent Center, Excel, Document Management Systems
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate patent records across all jurisdictions; track and escalate statutory deadlines for renewals, annuities, and filings; coordinate patent prosecution and maintenance with external counsel; manage entries in the patent docketing system; conduct periodic audits of docketed data; generate portfolio status reports; maintain compliant document repositories; support U.S. patent prosecution administration including correspondence monitoring and formality review; serve as a point of contact for internal teams regarding patent data and processes; partner with external counsel to ensure operational accuracy; support invoice processing and reconciliation for patent-related expenses.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team coordination