Hiring: Patent Manager Company: Cincinnati Children's Location: Cincinnati, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 13:44:56 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Credentialing, Portfolio Management, Vendor Management About the job Experience: •5+ years of progressively responsible experience in patent portfolio management, IP administration, or patent prosecution management in a TTO, academic medical center, research institution, law firm, or in-house IP department; AMC TTO experience strongly preferred •Demonstrated track record of independently developing and recommending patent strategy including filing, continuation/divisional, claim scope, and maintain/abandon decisions. •Substantial US and international prosecution experience including PCT, national phase, EP prosecution and validation, and foreign associate coordination •Proficiency in an IP management platform; ability to configure docketing workflows, deadline alerts, and portfolio reporting •Strong scientific literacy in life sciences and MedTech (biologics, small molecules, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health) sufficient to evaluate disclosures and assess claim scope and commercial relevance Required Skills: •Patent Portfolio Management & Strategy •Prosecution Oversight & Docket Management •Outside Counsel & Vendor Management •Inventor Engagement & Compliance Support Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in a related field; preferably in life sciences, biomedical engineering, chemistry, or a related STEM discipline •Advanced degree in a related field (Masters, Ph.D., J.D. with scientific background or patent agent registration) •Mastery of US patent prosecution practice including Office Action response strategy, continuation/divisional practice, inter partes review, and maintenance fee management •In-depth knowledge of Bayh-Dole Act requirements relative to IP including iEdison reporting, confirmatory license execution, and government march-in rights Compensation: •$100,526 - $130,686 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!