The Opportunity

This position works out of our Abbott Park: Lake County IL (other locations: Santa Clara, CA, Alameda, CA, Chicago, IL, Plymouth, MN, or St. Paul, MN.) As IP Research Information Scientist , you will support Abbott businesses by managing legal risks. As part of the Abbott Research Center (ARC), Abbott’s corporate library, you will work closely with other ARC functions as well as the Legal IP department on IP projects that require searching, discovering, and analyzing data from clinical, biomedical, and patent literature sources. You will collaborate with other IP researchers to develop and implement patent search strategies to identify relevant third-party patents. You will organize and communicate search results through visualizations, presentations, and deliverables that drive strategy and decision-making to support Abbott's innovation and business goals. What You’ll Do Collaborate with other IP researchers in assessing third-party patents with respect to Abbott products by conducting Freedom to Operate (FTO) and patentability searches as well as other IP research projects for Abbott business units. Collaborate with the IP legal department to develop search strategies, organize results, and communicate analyses to IP attorneys and other relevant stakeholders. Provide patent support for Abbott businesses, including assessing and landscaping technologies and patent portfolios. Work with cross-functional teams to assess threats to Abbott products. Monitor key competitors using secondary research databases, resources, and technologies for legal projects. Collaborate with ARC information teams to compile, analyze, and present research deliverables to support decision-making across Abbott’s business. Consult on multifaceted projects to determine information needs, provide information solutions, and apply appropriate data science methodologies and strategies to solve problems. Integrate the latest IP tools, including AI technologies where appropriate, into IP workflows to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IP research, data management, knowledge sharing, and insights generation. Required Qualifications Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or engineering Patent and/or scientific literature searching experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare, or related industry with a strong interest in learning and developing this skillset Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience Minimum 3 years of experience with assessing competitor products and IP Minimum 3 years of experience analyzing competitive intelligence and developing corresponding IP strategy Preferred Qualifications Registered patent agent with the USPTO Experience working in-house in a highly matrixed environment Medical device or other health care business experience, especially involving digital/software solutions Ability to understand applicable FDA regulations and company operating procedures, processes, policies, and tasks Proven ability to perform successfully in cross-functional teams Critical Success Factors Demonstrate expertise and sound judgment, understand how assigned responsibilities support Abbott’s business objectives, and be able to provide practical, risk-balanced advice based upon a thorough understanding of the scope of an issue, taking full advantage of internal networks and external intelligence. Firm understanding of available legal, functional, and business resources and ability to integrate information from a number of sources to achieve business results, including breaking down boundaries to create alignment as necessary, in a complex, global, matrixed environment. Holistic, big picture thinker, who anticipates changes in law, enforcement, and/or business objectives and adapts approach as necessary to manage risks effectively and mitigate issues before they arise. Build strong relationships with business partners to tactfully influence and gain their support to drive desired outcomes.