Job Function: Legal & Compliance
Job Sub Function: Legal Support Services
Job Category:Business Enablement/Support
All Job Posting Locations:Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description:DePuy Synthes is recruiting for an IPIM Professional, located in Raynham, MA
The IP Operational Professional plays a key role in supporting DePuy Synthes' intellectual property and innovation management activities. This position partners closely with legal, R&D, and business stakeholders to help protect, manage, and leverage intellectual property assets across the product lifecycle. The role offers exposure to innovative medical technologies and contributes directly to safeguarding the company's competitive advantage while enabling responsible growth and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support intellectual property intake, review, and evaluation processes for inventions, disclosures, and related documentation.
- Coordinate with legal, R&D, and business partners to track IP matters, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Work with outside vendors to support the maintenance of IP management systems, databases, and records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Manage renewals and maintenance fee payment processing.
- Prepare reports, summaries, and basic analyses related to intellectual property portfolios and activities.
- Coordinate patent and trademark acquisitions and divestitures in an efficient manner.
- Support patent, trademark, or other IP-related workflows, including external counsel coordination under guidance.
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal staff to maintain and update intellectual property procedures and policies for DePuy Synthes
- Contribute to other continuous improvement initiatives for IP and legal operational processes.
- Apply company policies in all daily interactions and work activities.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree required (e.g., Legal Studies, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field).
- Advanced degree or IP, legal operations, or paralegal certifications preferred.
Experience and Skills
Required:
- 6-8 years of relevant professional experience in legal operations, intellectual property, or a regulated business environment.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with standard office and document management tools.
Preferred:
- Exposure to intellectual property management, processes, and Memotech.
- Experience supporting legal, R&D, or innovation teams in a corporate environment.
- Familiarity with IP management systems or databases.
- Experience in medical technology or life sciences.
Other:
- Language: English required.
- Travel: Up to 10%, primarily domestic.
Required Skills:Preferred Skills:Analytical Reasoning, Commercial Laws, Communication, Compliance Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Execution Focus, Legal Documents Preparation, Legal Research, Legal Services, Legal Support, Office Administration, Problem Solving, Researching, Service Excellence, Teamwork, Technical Writing
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :66,000.00 - 1,18,800.00 USD Annual
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation -120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
