• Job Description

  Req#: JR104535

  About Dexcom

  Founded in 1999, Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), develops and markets Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes and by healthcare providers for the treatment of people with diabetes. The company is the leader in transforming diabetes care and management by providing CGM technology to help patients and healthcare professionals better manage diabetes. Since the company’s inception, Dexcom has focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions that are best in class - while empowering the community to take control of diabetes. Dexcom reported full-year 2022 revenues of $2.9B, a growth of 18% over 2021. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company employs over 8,000 people worldwide.

  Meet the team:

  Our Senior Paralegal - Intellectual Property will work closely with an active group of patent attorneys/agents and interact with outside legal counsel as well as other legal groups in t he wider Legal Department.

  The Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal will be responsible for overseeing patent and trademark matters, including interfacing with business stakeholders and outside counsel, and preparing status reports. This role is available for fully remote work.

  Where you come in:

  • Interfacing with and assisting outside counsel on intellectual property matters.

  • Working with attorneys/agents to track deadlines and ensure that all deadlines are met in a timely fashion.

  • Docketing: Review entry of deadlines into IP docketing database for accuracy, i.e. review incoming correspondence from USPTO, WIPO, RO/US and/or foreign associates regarding the current status of patent applications – and ensure accuracy of the information, including Official Filing Receipts, Publications, Notifications, Assignments, Office Actions, Notices of Allowance, Issue Fees, and Patent documents.

  • Support of 4 practioners or the case load equivalent.

  • Prepare and run weekly docket meetings to ensure timely response to all deadlines. Preparation includes entering commentary to patent deadlines indicating the latest status prior to the weekly docket meeting.

  • Coordinate filing of new US/PCT patent applications, national stage applications, and foreign applications.

  • Preparing and managing filing formal of documents, including Oath/Declarations, Powers of Attorney, Patent Assignments, and other formal documents as required by the USPTO/RO-US/PCT.

  • Familiarity with post-grant proceedings including European Oppositions and Nullity proceeding.

  • Assist in developing best practices and internal SOPs for ensuring a high functioning IP Department.

  • Assist Paralegal Manager with any other projects, including audits of the portfolio.

  What makes you successful:

  • 5+ years of substantive IP prosecution experience at a law firm or in-house including, but not limited to, U.S. and/or Foreign Filing policies and procedures, using and maintaining an IP docketing system, and filing and managing patent-related documents throughout the stage of a patent application.

  • Some Trademark experience is a Plus.

  • Strong knowledge of docketing procedures and hands-on experience in one or more docketing tools. Anaqua experience is a Plus.

  • Flexibility to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment and ability to handle multiple projects under limited supervision.

  • Meet deadlines and be a strong team player as part of a High Performing team.

  • Excellent organizational skills and acute attention to detail.

  • Proficient in MSFT Word/PowerPoint/Excel - working knowledge of MS office.

  • Effective communication skills - both written and oral.

  • Demonstrate strong organizational skills and structured thinking abilities.

  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

  • Highly motivated individual capable of working with autonomy and virtual teams.

  What you’ll get:

  • A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.

  • A full and comprehensive benefits program.

  • Growth opportunities on a global scale.

  • Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.

  • An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

  Experience and Education:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 – 8 years of related experience.

  Travel Required

  • 5-15%

  Flex Workplace: Your primary location will be a home office. You will not have an assigned workstation and will work with your manager to determine office visit needs. You must live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km).

  Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom’s AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.

  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.

  View the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision at this link.

  Meritain, an Aetna Company, creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Dexcom. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: https://health1.meritain.com/app/public/#/one/insurerCode=MERITAIN_I&brandCode=MERITAINOVER/machine-readable-transparency-in-coverage?reportingEntityType=TPA_19874&lock=true

  To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Dexcom. Only authorized staffing and recruiting agencies may use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes on specific requisitions. Dexcom does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to the Talent Acquisition team, Dexcom employees or any other company location. Dexcom is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
  

  Salary:

  $37.93 - $63.22

• About the company

  DexCom, Inc. is a company that develops, manufactures, and distributes continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetes management.

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