
Headquartered in San Diego, ResMed is a global leader in connected care, remotely monitoring over 3 million patients daily through innovative devices and digital solutions that enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and management of sleep apnea, COPD, and other chronic diseases. . Recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” for three consecutive years, ResMed continues to advance out-of-hospital care through its cloud-connected medical devices and software platforms, supporting caregivers and improving healthcare outcomes in over 140 countries.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As part of its strategic development and growth, ResMed is looking for a Head of Intellectual Property, to be responsible for safeguarding its innovative effort and maximizing the value of ResMed’s global intellectual property (IP) portfolio. This senior IP leader will lead the global IP team, setting a clear vision for the future and empowering a high-performing global team to execute that strategy.
ResMed’s IP team plays a critical role in supporting the company’s growth and innovation goals. The function not only protects ResMed’s expanding portfolio of sleep and respiratory care solutions but also provides strategic guidance on the global IP landscape. In a company where innovation is foundational, the IP team’s role is highly visible and influential.
THE CANDIDATE
The successful candidate should fulfil the following criteria:
- A proven track record of success in senior IP leadership roles, with a deep understanding of IP law, including setting high-level IP strategy, non-infringement and invalidity analyses, IP due diligence, contract IP term negotiation and assessment and licensing negotiations.
- Be a strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement long-term IP strategies that align with corporate goals.
- Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a high-performing team of IP professionals.
- A strong understanding of the business environment and the ability to apply legal knowledge to solve complex business challenges.
- Experience working in a global environment and collaborating with diverse teams across different cultures.
- Display excellent negotiation and persuasion skills, with the ability to effectively represent ResMed’s interests in licensing negotiations, litigation and other IP-related matters.
- Have a solid understanding of technologies relevant to ResMed.
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior executives, internal stakeholders and external partners.
Background and experience:
- Bring at least 15 years of experience including several years in senior IP leadership roles, preferably in a large corporation in the medical or technology-focused industry.
- Possess a JD or LLM from a top-tier law school, admitted to practice law and in good standing.
- Have proven experience in managing and optimizing large-scale intellectual property portfolios.
- Demonstrate a track record of successfully developing and implementing IP strategies that have driven significant business value.
- Have experience managing complex IP litigation and dispute resolution matters.
- Display a strong understanding of technology and the ability to apply legal knowledge to complex technical issues.