At Vicarious Surgical our mission is to give doctors the tools to provide the highest quality of care to patients around the globe. Our technology combines immersive virtual reality and miniature robotics to give doctors superpowers, exponentially improving their visibility and accuracy. We are a passionate and innovative team looking for great people with big ideas, who want to create the next big thing. Are you ready?

Vicarious Surgical Inc, has a great in-house opportunity to join our rapidly growing team as Director, Intellectual Property. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, this will be a highly visible and valued role as the legal department builds its capabilities to advance Vicarious Surgical products through R&D and into clinical trials, if applicable. 

Responsibilities

• Provide IP counseling to in-house clients such as R&D, Program Management, Manufacturing and other functional areas.
• Manage outside IP counsel in conjunction with the Chief Legal Officer.
• Drive the IP strategy and patent prosecution.
• Contribute to legal matters outside of IP, in other areas of the Company with IP implications.
• Advise Leadership team on IP issues of importance to the company.
• Create, develop, and execute IP strategies for the Company.
• Manage intellectual property risks within the Company’s programs and pipeline.
• Assist with developing and streamlining IP policies and processes.
• Keep General Counsel and key stakeholders apprised of IP strategy and critical IP matters.
• Organize and lead regular meetings regarding IP strategy with key stakeholders.

About You

• JD and minimum of 6 years of experience.
• Must be a member of the U.S. Patent Bar.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality.
• Demonstrating strong knowledge of domestic and international laws, regulations and processes relating to patents.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication (written and verbal) skills; ability to effectively communicate complex IP issues and adapt to audiences with varying levels of legal fluency.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks, and to respond effectively to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.