Senior Intellectual Property Attorney at Alpharetta

Company Name	McKesson Corporate
Location	Alpharetta
State	GA
Job Title	Senior Intellectual Property Attorney
Job Description	Reference #:  38499 Being big doesn't mean you shouldn't think small. As a Fortune 15 leader, our scope of products and services makes us the largest healthcare services company in the world. But that hasn't obstructed our view of what matters - creating solutions that empower healthcare professionals to focus on their patients. That's the power of every McKesson employee - to make a big difference in the small picture. That's the power to build your future.  Position Description  Provides and manages all aspects of legal support for  intellectual property matters for the organization.  Provides a variety of legal services to a number of in-house clients, including advice and counsel regarding patent prosecution, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, open source, source code escrow matters, licensing of intellectual property, and intellectual property litigation.  Coordinates the work of intellectual property paralegals and assistants, as well as manages outside counsel. Demonstrates significant experience in all aspects of intellectual property matters, including management of patent disclosure and application program, training of R&D community and executives on intellectual property matters, assisting with intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions, as well as intellectual property contracting provisions.  Minimum Requirements  Candidates must have an excellent academic background, including an undergraduate degree in engineering or other science, be a member of at least one state bar, be admitted to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office, and have significant intellectual property experience (5 to 12 years) with a top law firm and/or corporate legal department.  Must have a successful track record of handling complex intellectual property matters, as well as excellent organizational, analytical, teaming, and problem-solving skills. Candidates also must have strong interpersonal skills in order to interact directly with both the company's R&D community and executives.  Candidates must be self-starters, resourceful, and collaborative in a team-oriented environment.  Education  Undergraduate Degree in Engineering or Science Law Degree Bar Requirements: State Bar US Patent and Trademarks Office  Physical Requirements  General Office Demands  Company Statement  McKesson offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. McKesson is everywhere in healthcare. We offer a wealth of opportunity for individuals with a desire to make a difference in providing industry-leading, integrated healthcare services and solutions. Individuals with the passion to be a part of our entire continuum of patient-focused care. It's you and McKesson - empowering healthcare. Visit www.mckesson.com/careers for more information. As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare.  Agency Statement  No agencies please.
Firm type	In House
Contact Info	Apply Online
Source	Firm Web Site