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Globus Medical

Sr. Patent Counsel

Audubon, PA · On-site

The Senior Patent Counsel will work on a wide variety of Intellectual Property matters within the ... engineering is preferred but experience with software, robotics, medical imaging, and electrical ...

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How much do medical patent engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical patent engineer in the United States is $96,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $117,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical patent engineer?

A Medical Patent Engineer is a professional who specializes in the intersection of medical technology and intellectual property law. They help inventors and companies secure patents for medical devices, processes, or innovations by preparing technical documents, conducting patent searches, and ensuring that inventions meet legal requirements. Medical Patent Engineers often collaborate with scientists, attorneys, and regulatory experts to protect innovations and support commercialization. Their work is critical for advancing medical technology and ensuring inventors maintain rights over their creations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical patent engineer?

To thrive as a Medical Patent Engineer, you need a solid background in biomedical engineering or a related field, with knowledge of intellectual property law and patent drafting. Familiarity with patent search databases, computer-aided design (CAD) tools, and technical documentation systems is often required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help in translating complex medical inventions into clear patent applications. These competencies are vital to ensure medical innovations are accurately protected and can be successfully commercialized.

How does a medical patent engineer typically collaborate with healthcare professionals and R&D teams during the patent drafting process?

Medical Patent Engineers work closely with healthcare professionals, researchers, and R&D teams to thoroughly understand new medical technologies and inventions. This collaboration involves conducting interviews, reviewing technical documents, and clarifying complex concepts to accurately draft patent applications. By bridging the gap between technical innovation and legal requirements, Medical Patent Engineers ensure that patent filings are both robust and compliant with industry standards. Regular meetings and clear communication are essential to address any technical ambiguities and to align the patent strategy with the organization's innovation goals.

What is the difference between Medical Patent Engineer vs Medical Patent Attorney?

AspectMedical Patent EngineerMedical Patent Attorney
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, patent agent registrationLaw degree, patent bar exam, bar admission
Work EnvironmentR&D labs, patent offices, tech companiesLaw firms, corporate legal departments
Industry UsagePatent drafting, technical analysisPatent prosecution, legal advice

Medical Patent Engineers focus on technical aspects like drafting and analyzing patents, often with engineering backgrounds. Medical Patent Attorneys handle legal procedures, patent filings, and legal advice, requiring law degrees and bar admission. Both roles are essential in the medical patent field but serve different functions based on their credentials and work scope.

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Infographic showing various Medical Patent Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 85% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,000 per year, or $46.2 per hour.

Sr. Patent Counsel

Audubon, PA • On-site

Globus Medical
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide timely clearance opinions for product development to ensure project completion.

  • Aggressively file and prosecute patents, trademarks, and copyrights to build the company's intellectual property portfolio.

  • Assist in business development and IP due diligence activities related to licensing, acquisitions, and M&A transactions.

Globus Medical rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 31 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

445th of 547 rated manufacturers

Job description

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.
Position Summary:
The Senior Patent Counsel will work on a wide variety of Intellectual Property matters within the Intellectual Property Department at Globus including: Product Clearance, Patent Filing & Prosecution, and Licensing / Due Diligence. This senior position will require working with and through product development, sales, marketing, finance, legal, and administrative groups. In addition, this individual will assist in planning, developing and implementing overall strategy for the IP department at Globus to meet agreed performance plans.
The person must be detail oriented, organized, have strong self-starting qualities and a sense of urgency. This position also requires a person who has the ability to think independently, who can work as a team player in a challenging and dynamic environment, and who possesses a keen understanding of business confidentiality. The ideal candidate will be precise, motivated, and proactive, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Essential Functions:
  • Responsible for timely clearance opinions for product development personnel to ensure timely completion of projects. Working with engineers and managers in product development early in the development process and providing advice to ensure that the design pathway is clear of existing competitive intellectual property
  • Responsible for aggressive filing and prosecution of Globus patent portfolio to build significant intellectual property value from inventions. Also responsible for timely filing and approvals on trademarks and copyrights as required. The output of this group will be a steady increasing stream of issued patents and trademarks that will provide the foundation for having the best patent portfolio in the medical device industry
  • Assist in business development efforts of the company by providing input for the successful licensing or acquisition of intellectual property from surgeons, companies, and other entities
  • Assist management in IP due diligence activities for M&A transactions
  • Communicates and interfaces with clients, inventors, and executives
  • Assist in creating and executing strategic vision for the Globus IP department including IP portfolio planning by technical division
  • Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies.
  • Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
  • Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctorate is required
  • Undergraduate/Graduate degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering is preferred but experience with software, robotics, medical imaging, and electrical/electro-mechanical medical products with a different technical degree is acceptable as well
  • At least one state bar and the patent bar as well as the willingness to be admitted to the PA bar or obtain a PA inhouse counsel license
  • At least eight years of experience in product clearances, patent procurement and prosecution, and ancillary areas with growing responsibilities
  • Transactional experience (e.g. due diligence, licensing, IP related contracts, etc.) also desired
  • Previous law firm and corporate in-house experience preferred
  • Ability and willingness to travel occasionally
  • Well organized, detail oriented and team player capable of working in a deadline driven environment
  • Superior analytical skills and the motivation to provide exceptional client service
  • Professionally represent and reflect company philosophy to customers, investors, regulatory agencies, and industry peers

Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus.

Our Values:
Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.
  • Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.
  • Customer Focused: We listen to our customers' needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
  • Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.
  • Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees' talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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