Senior Patent Specialist, Patent Agent

UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Category Finance
Job Description
The Senior Patent Specialist supports the Office of Technology Development (OTD) by managing the institution's intellectual property strategy, coordinating patent filings, and managing key aspects of the patent portfolio.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies, Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 5 years of experience in patent prosecution support, IP portfolio management, or a comparable role.
  • Ability to work independently, interpret prosecution strategy, and communicate with researchers and leadership.

Benefits

  • PPO medical plan
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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