Medical Device Associate, Technology and IP Research
Founded in 1982, Global Prior Art operates at the intersection of technology, Intellectual Property (IP) and strategy. We work closely with companies and their legal counsel through various stages of the product cycle spanning product ideation, IP risk analysis and patent litigation support. Our technically trained employees leverage their diverse industry and academic training to address cutting edge medical device challenges while assisting clients to identify the opportunity space for filing strong patents and capturing their investment in innovation. Team members require strong technical communication skills and a passion for learning.
Candidates will participate in efforts to assess the novelty of various technologies and will gain exposure to business, innovation and patent issues. The work involves reviews of patents and literature for the presence of key technologies/product features, analysis of search findings, and generation of reports. The candidate will also gain experience identifying the opportunity space and emerging technical directions in the medical device field. Candidates will play a role in discussions with clients on novelty of new technologies and opportunities, therefore good communication skills are essential.
The entry-level position is ideal for candidates who have a strong interest in cutting edge technologies and strategic issues facing the medical device industries and would like exposure to product development, intellectual property (IP), business development and strategy.
Desired Skills and Experience:
• The position requires strong technical analysis skills and demonstrated ability to meet goals.
• Degree in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline from a leading school
• Excellent analysis and writing skills
• Ability to grasp and interpret new, unfamiliar information quickly
• Interest in constant learning
• Attention to detail and good communication skills
• Exposure to Intellectual Property through coursework or an internship is a plus