Manager – Trademarks
| Company | Alcon |
|---|---|
| Location | Fort Worth, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 5 Years of Relevant Experience
Responsibilities
- Advises and acts as a strategic partner with business leaders and colleagues on issues arising within TMs and drives business solutions linked to expertise.
- Educates clients on the value of IP to their business, and the best ways to build, maintain and protect that equity.
- Drives mid-term and long-term strategic and operational goals within the department.
- Leads the development and implementation of world class TM policies and procedures.
- Drives the development, optimization and implementation of strategies, policies, guidelines, etc. relating to the Trademark portfolios, in cooperation with relevant interfaces.
- Leads larger TM-related projects.
- Acts as a resource, coach and coordinator to other department members.
- Continuously progresses personal and professional skills, strives for excellence beyond the routine.
- Role-models business partnership and co-operation with all functions within the global Intellectual Property (IP) function.
- Manage outside counsel, including budgeting and resource optimization.
- Works to foster a diverse and inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven success operating within matrix-driven organization, collaborating effectively across cross-functional and global teams.
- Experience in brand protection, domain name management, and copyright-related matters.
- Strong project management skills, with a track record of driving initiatives from planning through execution.
- Skilled in developing training, educational content, and impactful presentation materials.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Experience collaborating with law firms, patent offices, government bodies, or health agencies (directly or indirectly).
- Background in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
- Exposure to business development and licensing (BD&L) strategies and execution.
- Familiarity with commercial operations, including marketing, sales, and market access.
- Ability to navigate and contribute across multiple geographies and cultural contexts.