You are a recognized leader for your strategic vision and sharp understanding of intellectual property issues. Developing and managing a team motivates you. Naturally curious, you enjoy trying new methods and turning ideas into reality. Above all, you have the need to take on a challenge and have a major impact within a beautiful company operating in the medical field – you are the person we are looking for!

Specifically, here are the challenges that will allow you to excel:

• Play an active role in managing the company's global patent portfolio.
• Develop and execute patent strategies to align the patent portfolio with the company's business strategy.
• Advise R&D project teams, business development teams, and leadership on a wide range of intellectual property issues.
• Support the company's legal team in decisions related to patents.
• Monitor and analyze competitive intellectual property and communicate results to the leadership team and R&D project management.
• Collaborate with and guide the analyst team in patent drafting and analysis.
• Develop and implement processes related to intellectual property protection requirements and ensure that intellectual property processes adhere to best practices.
• Guide design teams regarding patent freedom to operate.
• Manage the proper functioning and alignment of the intellectual property team.
• Utilize best practices in personnel management (One-on-one, annual evaluation, group facilitation, collaboration in recruitment and integration of team members, etc.).
• Act as a coach and developer for your employees.
• Participate in the training, education, and development of IP group members and stakeholders.
• Develop and foster a positive and stimulating work environment among employees, management, and external partners.

What makes you the ideal candidate for this position:

• University degree in law or science and engineering
• Ten years or more of experience in patent analysis or management
• Five years or more of experience in a leadership role
• In-depth knowledge of processes related to patent filing, acquisition, and maintenance
• Demonstrated experience in freedom to operate (FTO) management
• Legal knowledge related to intellectual property (IP)
• Registered patent agent
• Experience in the medical field (An asset)
• Knowledge of the Office suite
• Bilingual (English, French)

Join a committed and dynamic team in a rapidly growing company. Here, humanity truly comes first, and you'll feel it from day one.

Come experience something that goes well beyond medical equipment!