Legal Counsel IP Director

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As a Legal Counsel IP Director, supporting the Surgical Franchise, you will be trusted to work on ophthalmic devices and materialsat from our Fort Worth, TX location.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Collaborating with internal clients, including senior management, on patentability, enforcement, validity, freedom-to-operate, and IP strategy.
• Identifying and leading IP opportunities and risks related to new product development.
• Leading and supporting IP collection projects, patent committees, and training sessions.
• Mining for, preparing, and prosecuting patent applications.
• Providing legal counsel and support for BD&L, litigation, and development activities.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• 10 Years of Validated Experience, 5 years confirmed ability prosecuting and handling patent matters.
• Member of a state bar in good standing.
• Registered to practice before the United State Patent and Trademark Office.
• Expertise in patent laws and procedures (including IPRs and Oppositions before the EPO), patent scope analysis, patent drafting and prosecution, and patent portfolio strategy.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Benefit from a growing, innovative environment.
• Sharpen your current skills and gain exposure within different areas of the business.
• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight and improve lives!
• Relocation assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship available: No

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.