Project Manager, Intellectual Property

Req ID: 9110

Working Location: MASSACHUSETTS, WESTBOROUGH

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus.

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Job Description

The Project Manager, Intellectual Property will be responsible for managing large, complex, new and existing IP strategic projects as well as IP process initiatives with regional & global teams. This position will gather information by working collaboratively with the necessary IP personnel in the management of all levels on the implementation of strategic project initiatives as directed by the IP Chief of Staff and Global Head of IP.

Responsibilities include: the planning of all project activities; synchronization of activities and deliverables; management of project schedules, resource requirements, risk assessment and project investment analysis/budget.

The incumbent is responsible for both directly and indirectly driving program execution and all associated efforts including management of third-party vendors (as needed). The role will be responsible for aiding the team in business case development and ensuring that the program activities meet internal and external customer requirements and follow Global PMO Processes, including progress reporting and reviews by senior IP leadership.

Job Duties

The IP Project Manager will join the Intellectual Property team and support it with various legal and technical project requests. Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to execute projects related to intellectual property, ensuring alignment with company goals and timelines.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Proactively identify and resolve any issues or conflicts that may arise during the project.
Perform financial analysis on costs, benefits, ROI to guide decision making.
Provide regular updates to stakeholders and timely escalate issues as necessary. Work closely with team members to optimize productivity and resolve issues.
Prepare and present project updates to senior management, highlighting key milestones, risks, and opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, such as law firms and government agencies.
Continuously monitor and improve project management processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Perform project management tasks for system migrations upgrades and implementations as needed.
Support cross-functional change management through proactive assessment of upstream and downstream impacts of change requests both by IP, Legal, and non-Legal stakeholders.
Promotes consistency of intellectual business and systems processes across all IP functions and drives continual improvement and alignment.
Train and mentor junior project managers and legal team members on project management best practices.

Job Qualifictaions

Required:

Bachelor’s degree required.
The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in Project Management, preferably in the Legal industry. This includes managing budgets, timelines, resources, and deliverables for complex projects.

Preferred:

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (Office 365).
Proficiency using Project Management software such a SmartSheet.
Proficiency using Power BI.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $103,779.00 - $145,290.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applicants with Disabilities:

As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

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