Patent Agent (Medical Devices)

Location: Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States; hybrid work arrangements available

Annual salary: $145,000–$175,000, plus eligibility for an annual bonus

Company

hirify.global develops medical devices, software, and related services for diagnosing and treating serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

What you will do

• Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications supporting the Acute Care Technology Division.
• Develop and manage a multifaceted patent portfolio.
• Collaborate with engineers and technical teams to identify, evaluate, and develop inventions for patent protection.
• Lead or participate in invention brainstorming sessions and prepare ideas for review by the IP committee.
• Conduct patent and prior art searching and monitoring.
• Report to the Head of Intellectual Property for the Acute Care Technology Division.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or a graduate degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is required.
• Background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, and/or computer science or software.
• 3–5 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, including patent drafting, at a law firm or corporation.
• Experience managing patent portfolios.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and communicate complex technologies clearly in oral and written form.

Nice to have

• Background in medical devices.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangements are available.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits plans.
• Culture focused on innovation, self-motivation, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Work supporting technologies intended to improve outcomes for patients with critical cardiopulmonary conditions.