Chief IP Counsel

GE HealthCare • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

GE HealthCare is focused on delivering the future of healthcare. Innovation is at the core of what we do. We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief IP Counsel to lead a global team of IP professionals supporting GE HealthCare’s $19B+ healthcare enterprise. This role will provide an opportunity to engage with GE HealthCare’s executive leadership team to shape a forward-looking intellectual property strategy while also providing pragmatic business counseling across the business.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years IP-related experience including several years in Senior IP leadership roles, preferably in a large corporation in a medical or technology-focused industry.
• Demonstrated experience providing counseling and due diligence support in the context of M&A transactions.
• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law (and in good standing) in the United States.
• Registered patent attorney with the USPTO.
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity with 3+ days at a GE HealthCare location in Waukesha, Wisconsin or Chicago, Illinois.
• Experience managing complex IP transactions, litigation and disputes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a publicly traded healthcare or life sciences company.
• Demonstrated negotiation and persuasion skills, with the ability to effectively represent GE HealthCare’s interests in licensing negotiations, litigation, and other IP-related matters.
• Ability to dynamically set priorities for team to align with business dynamics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior executives, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
• Familiarity with digital health, government contracting, AI, and data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
• Deep understanding of IP law across jurisdictions, including U.S., EU, and Asia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and strategically manage GE HealthCare’s global IP portfolio, including patents, trade secrets and trademarks.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of IP counsel, patent agents, and legal professionals across multiple jurisdictions.
• Engage with senior leadership and technology leaders to cultivate a culture of innovation across GE HealthCare.
• Collaborate with business leaders, R&D teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that IP strategies and initiatives are forward-looking and aligned with business objectives.
• Provide deep transactional and dispute resolution expertise to enable growth and mitigate risk.
• Develop and promulgate IP-related policies and procedures to address emerging trends and regulatory requirements.
• Accountable for managing annual IP budget and engaging stakeholders to make adjustments aligned with GE HealthCare’s investment strategy.
• Partner with other members of the Global Law & Policy team to enable the business.
• Leverage data and new technologies to drive continuous improvement across the IP function.

Benefits

• GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
• GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
• While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees