General information
Reference 2026-547
Publication date 23/10/2026
Position description Departments
Engineering and Quality Control
Job title
Director of Intellectual Property
Contract type
Permanent
Contractual hours
Full-time
Job Description
You are a recognized leader for your strategic vision and sharp understanding of intellectual property issues. Developing and managing a team motivates you. Naturally curious, you enjoy trying new methods and turning ideas into reality. Above all, you have the need to take on a challenge and have a major impact within a beautiful company operating in the medical field – you are the person we are looking for!
Profile
Specifically, here are the challenges that will allow you to excel:
- Play an active role in managing the company's global patent portfolio.
- Develop and execute patent strategies to align the patent portfolio with the company's business strategy.
- Advise R&D project teams, business development teams, and leadership on a wide range of intellectual property issues.
- Support the company's legal team in decisions related to patents.
- Monitor and analyze competitive intellectual property and communicate results to the leadership team and R&D project management.
- Collaborate with and guide the analyst team in patent drafting and analysis.
- Develop and implement processes related to intellectual property protection requirements and ensure that intellectual property processes adhere to best practices.
- Guide design teams regarding patent freedom to operate.
- Manage the proper functioning and alignment of the intellectual property team.
- Utilize best practices in personnel management (One-on-one, annual evaluation, group facilitation, collaboration in recruitment and integration of team members, etc.).
- Act as a coach and developer for your employees.
- Participate in the training, education, and development of IP group members and stakeholders.
- Develop and foster a positive and stimulating work environment among employees, management, and external partners.
We offer
What Makes You The Ideal Candidate For This Position
- University degree in law or science and engineering
- Ten years or more of experience in patent analysis or management
- Five years or more of experience in a leadership role
- In-depth knowledge of processes related to patent filing, acquisition, and maintenance
- Demonstrated experience in freedom to operate (FTO) management
- Legal knowledge related to intellectual property (IP)
- Registered patent agent
- Experience in the medical field (An asset)
- Knowledge of the Office suite
- Bilingual (English, French)
Join a committed and dynamic team in a rapidly growing company. Here, humanity truly comes first, and you'll feel it from day one.
Come experience something that goes well beyond medical equipment!
Meta Title
Director of Intellectual Property | Umano Medical | Lévis
Meta Description
Life at Umano Medical:
Enjoy a climate of trust and a work atmosphere where fun and collaboration are a priority. Discover a company with human dimensions and dynamic multidisciplinary teams.
Is this not enough to convince you?
Hybrid telecommuting (as per departmental needs)
Work-life balance
7 paid days off during the holiday period
Employer-contributed retirement savings plan
Group insurance from the start of employment
Employee assistance program with completely free access to telemedicine
Training and individual development program focused on your strengths
An active social club with various themes throughout the year
Access to the rooftop terrace or well-designed outdoor park
Enjoy the Umano Medical Gym right on-site
URL Umano
https://carrieres.umanomedical.com/fr-ca/carriere/offres-emploi/ip-director/
Position location Job location
America, Canada, Central Canada, Quebec
Location
Lévis
Location
Lévis, Québec
