Sr Research Scientist -IPR (Med Device)

Sr. Research Scientist - IPR

Key Responsibilities

• IP Strategy & Analysis:

  Design and review IP strategies for

  medical device

  and

  AI products

  . Conduct in-house

  Freedom to Operate (FTO)

  and

  Infringement Analysis

  for key markets, and draft comprehensive patent opinions.

• Patent Drafting & Filing:

  Perform

  patentability searches

  , draft new patent applications for the

  US, EU, and Canada

  , and facilitate the filing and grant process.

• Cross-Functional Support:

  Act as the primary IP contact for R&D, Portfolio, Business, Project Management, and Regulatory Affairs teams.

• Innovation & Compliance:

  Nurture an innovation culture by identifying new ideas and technical solutions. Ensure compliance with all relevant IP patent laws and regulations.

• Competitive Intelligence:

  Track and analyze new patent publications from competitors in the US, EU, and CA markets.

• Patent Office Queries:

  Address technical and administrative queries from various patent offices.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree (B.Tech / M.Tech) in

  Electronics or Computer Science

  , or a PG Diploma in Patents.
• A

  Registered Indian Patent Agent

  certification is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience in an

  electronics, AI, or drug device technology-based industry

  .

Skills

• Deep familiarity with

  IP regulatory guidelines

  and industry best practices for medical devices.
• Strong experience with

  FTO

  and

  Infringement Analysis

  .
• Expertise in

  patentability studies

  and drafting new patent applications.
• Excellent analytical and research skills for competitor tracking and IP due diligence.
• Outstanding communication skills to support and collaborate with cross-functional teams.