Job Description Summary

Are you looking for that role that uniquely bridges the gap between cutting edge technology and your technical knowledge? If you’re a detail-oriented and communicative team player with an interest in IP, then this exciting position at STEMCELL Technologies may be for you!

As a member of the Business Development team, the Senior Intellectual Property Associate will help ensure that STEMCELL’s IP portfolio continues to innovate and grow. If this sounds like you, consider advancing your career by joining the largest biotech company in Canada!

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on IP activities, such as i) analyzing notices from IP offices and recommending response options, ii) preparing and delivering presentations to colleagues and senior leaders to align on strategy, iii) drafting responses to notices from IP offices, and iv) providing clear instructions to external agents well in advance of response deadlines

• Interface between internal teams and external agents throughout the trademark filing and examination process, while monitoring and reporting on use of the trademarks

• Execute and report on IP searches, such as patentability, registrability, landscape, and freedom to operate searches

• Engage with existing uses and explore new uses of AI to improve efficiency

• Continuously evaluate workflows within the IP Team; identify areas for improvement, develop improvement options and recommendations, and lead improvement initiatives

• Contribute to the up-keep and continuous improvement of internal systems and processes to manage the IP portfolio, and support the IP Team with budget setting and tracking expenditures

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree is an asset

• Working knowledge of Intellectual Property law or processes

• Experience working in a corporate or legal environment is required

• Strong planning and organization skills; ability to manage multiple priorities while adhering to strict deadlines

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STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact. 

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from:

$71,200.00 - $96,400.00

STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.

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