Assistant General Counsel – Patents, Group Leader Vision

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.

Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:
Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function:
Intellectual Property Law

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Irvine, California, United States of America, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

The Johnson & Johnson Global Legal Organization is recruiting for an Assistant General Counsel – Patents, Group Leader Vision to support the Vision business of Johnson & Johnson MedTech.

The position will report to the Global Patent Lead – J&J MedTech and can be based in Jackson, FL, Irvine, CA, New Brunswick, NJ, or at another major Johnson & Johnson MedTech R&D site.

Key Responsibilities


* Lead and manage a team of patent attorneys and professionals supporting the Vision business.


* Drive high performance and meaningful professional development for team members in alignment with J&J’s performance philosophy.


* Assess patent resource needs and lead recruitment and onboarding of new team members.


* Provide comprehensive patent support, including:
  - Patent preparation and prosecution
  - Freedom-to-operate analyses (e.g., infringement and validity)
  - Strategic client counseling


* Draft and negotiate complex agreements, including licensing and research collaborations.


* Support business development through due diligence activities.


* Develop deep knowledge of Vision technologies, commercial models, competitive strategies, and the patent landscape.


* Support U.S.

and international litigation, including enforcement of patent rights.


* Manage relationships with external counsel and partners.


* Deliver presentations and training to senior business partners on IP, contracts, and due diligence.


* Collaborate closely with R&D and commercial leaders to influence strategic decisions.


* Mentor and guide other patent professionals within the IP department.


* Work cross-functionally with non-patent legal team members to deliver integrated legal advice.

Qualifications

Education:


* Undergraduate or advanced degree in engineering or science


* Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school


* Admitted to the USPTO and licensed to practice in at least one U.S.

jurisdiction

Experience:


* Minimum 15 years in a law firm and/or corporate patent department


* People leadership experience preferred


* Strong expertis...