Director, Senior Patent Counsel (Hybrid - San Diego, CA)
Core
Strategic IP counsel protecting Insulet's innovations in wearable medical devices, software, and digital health technologies.
Role type
Senior in-house IP counsel (patent litigation & prosecution)
Builds
Global patent and trademark portfolios aligned with business objectives
Domain
Medical devices, wearable technology, software, AI/ML, digital health
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
IP litigation, patent drafting and prosecution, IP transactions, freedom-to-operate analysis, patentability analysis, trademark management, open source software advisory
Preferred skills
Software-related educational background, medical devices experience, AI/ML understanding, OSS management
Technologies
USPTO, OSS, AI/ML
Responsibilities
Provide strategic IP counseling to R&D and product functions; manage global patent portfolio including drafting and prosecution; conduct freedom-to-operate and infringement analyses; support global IP litigation and enforcement; negotiate IP-related aspects of transactions; manage global trademark portfolio; educate internal stakeholders on IP best practices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC