J.S. Held LLC
Senior Director, Patent Analysis & Reverse Engineering
Ottawa, ON, Canada · Director
Sponsorship not specified$130k-$200kDetected 30 days ago
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationIntellectual PropertyLeadershipProblem SolvingMentoringOrganizational Skills
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About the role
- Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic?
- What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
- J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage reverse engineering investigations based on the requirements dictated by a patent claims or other IP-related criteria.
- Deliver evidence of use, also known as claim charts, to support the findings and conclusions of the investigations.
- Work with internal and external personnel to deliver timely results to a client.
- Collaborate closely with senior management and client stakeholders to achieve project goals.
- Identify business development opportunities and develop meaningful personal and business relationships.
- Manage deadlines and deliverables across multiple projects and industries with varying levels of involvement.
- Drive process improvements and operational excellence across projects.
- Maintain a strong focus on project timelines, deliverables, and budget management.
- Uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain credibility in all interactions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related hard science discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in patent analysis, reverse engineering, or a related field.
- Patent experience required.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts.
- Proven problem-solving abilities and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative, energy, and accountability.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
Nice to have
- Experience with intellectual property, focused on reverse engineering or product teardowns.
- Patent Agent registration or experience interpreting and analyzing patent claims.
- Project management experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing and mentoring teams.
- Experience managing complex projects and delivering high-quality results.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills.
- Physical and Mental Job
- Physical and Mental Job Qualifications:
Compensation
- $130k-$200k
Company info
- We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our expanding team as a Senior Director in our Patent Analysis and Reverse Engineering division.
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