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At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
Job Summary

The Lead Intellectual Property Counsel will join ZOLL's growing team of in-house IP professionals and be based at the company's headquarters in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, with hybrid work arrangements available. In this role, the individual will have primary responsibility for strategically developing and managing ZOLL's global patent portfolio in support of the Acute Care Technology Division. In addition, the Lead Intellectual Property Counsel will partner closely with the Head of Intellectual Property for the Acute Care Technology Division to manage IP risk, conduct product clearance analyses, support M&A due diligence, and enhance IP-related processes.

This role requires a high degree of independence and leadership in building robust patent portfolios covering both current and next-generation products. Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting patent applications in-house, as well as overseeing and guiding external counsel. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to business leaders and collaborate closely with engineers and technical teams to identify, evaluate, and protect innovation.

Reporting to ZOLL's Head of Intellectual Property for the Acute Care Technology Division, this position requires a combination of strong technical expertise, sound legal judgment, and business acumen to ensure that IP strategies are effectively aligned with organizational objectives.

Essential Functions

• Strategic patent portfolio management which includes interfacing with business leaders concerning IP matters, preparation and prosecution of patent applications, managing brainstorming sessions, preparation of new ideas for consideration by ZOLL's IP review committee, product clearance and intellectual property due diligence.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience or Graduate Degree (Masters or above) with 5+ years of relevant experience - Required

• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Required

• Background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science/software and/or medical devices - Required

• At least 5-10 years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications with a law firm or corporation, including drafting patent applications in coordination with inventors - Required

• Experience in managing patent portfolios, as in-house or law firm patent counsel - Required

• JD with 5+ years of relevant experience - Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand, analyze, and communicate complex technologies in oral and written form

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely

• Strong skills in patent searching and monitoring; experience as a Patent Examiner is a plus

• Experience in strategic management of patent portfolios is strongly preferred

• Experience with intellectual property due diligence, strategic IP counseling and product clearance is strongly preferred

• Experience managing or advising on trademarks is optional and a plus

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing - Occasionally

• Walking - Occasionally

• Sitting - Constantly

• Talking - Occasionally

• Hearing - Occasionally

• Repetitive Motions - Frequently

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients's lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

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The annual salary for this position is:

This position is eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the company's bonus plan. Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee's primary work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.