We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Sep 2025

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Medtronic is a world leader in providing health care products that restore health and extend life.  The Medtronic Diabetes R&D team contributes directly to this mission; we deliver software and firmware for Medtronic’s pump and continuous glucose monitoring devices. 

Our business is growing significantly as the market demands reliable medical devices which look and feel more like consumer devices.  We are looking for a Principal Paralegal

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

​MUST HAVE:

Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires mastery of a specialty area and full knowledge of industry practices, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements and minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
   

NICE TO HAVE:

• Comprehensive understanding of intellectual property practices and procedures

• May have broad knowledge of project management

• Extensive experience with U.S. and foreign patent filing and prosecution processes Proficiency in managing docketing systems and ensuring compliance with deadlines (knowledge of Anaqua is a plus)

• Strong knowledge of invention disclosure processes and systems. Familiarity with trademark filing, prosecution, and maintenance (preferred)

• Ability to independently manage patent portfolios. Experience in preparation and filing formalities, such as assignments, new application filings, and responses

• Experience working with outside counsel and foreign agents. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing complex IP portfolios

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

• Knowledge of IP-related software tools and systems

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with inventors, attorneys, and other stakeholders. Experience supporting litigation matters across various areas, including gathering discovery materials and managing case files Experience in assisting with trademark specimen collection

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$100,800.00 - $151,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary