Patent Searcher

abbott· 1003 Abbott Laboratories
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📍 United States - Illinois - Abbott ParkFull time💰 USD 78K–156K

About this role

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

  • At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
  • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
  • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
  • An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
  • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
  • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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.)

The position

As IP Research Information Scientist, you will support Abbott businesses by managing legal risks through the discovery, analysis, and application of information from clinical, biomedical, and patent literature sources, leveraging advanced research, analytics, and information management methodologies. Working as part of the Abbott Research Center (ARC), Abbott’s corporate library, you will collaborate with other ARC functions, the Legal IP department, and fellow IP researchers to develop patent search strategies, identify relevant third-party patents, and communicate findings through visualizations, presentations, and other deliverables that support strategy, decision-making, and innovation.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct Freedom to Operate (FTO), patentability, and other IP research projects supporting Abbott business units.
  • Develop and implement patent search strategies, analyze findings, and communicate insights to IP attorneys and business stakeholders.
  • Identify emerging technologies, patent trends, competitive threats, and innovation opportunities through patent and scientific research.
  • Apply data science, analytics, AI, and information management methodologies to solve complex IP and competitive intelligence challenges.
  • Develop and evaluate novel applications of analytics, machine learning, natural language processing, visualization, and AI to advance patent intelligence, competitive intelligence, and innovation insights.
  • Create visualizations, dashboards, landscapes, and other research deliverables that support strategic decision-making across Abbott.
  • Evaluate and integrate new IP research technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to improve research effectiveness, knowledge sharing, and insight generation.
  • Assess technologies, patent portfolios, and third-party intellectual property relevant to Abbott products.
  • Partner and collaborate with cross-functional teams across Legal, R&D, and ARC to support innovation, product development, and risk-management initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific or engineering field
  • Minimum 3 years patent and/or scientific literature searching experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare, or related industry
  • Minimum 3 years of experience analyzing competitive intelligence and developing corresponding IP strategy

Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise in medical devices or similar health care products,, especially those involving digital/software solutions
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, with demonstrated ability to understand and analyze electrical, software, firmware, AI, connectivity, and digital health technologies
  • Experience applying analytics, machine learning, natural language processing, AI, or other advanced information technologies to research, competitive intelligence, knowledge management, or related business challenges
  • Registered patent agent with USPTO
  • Proven ability to perform successfully in cross-functional teams
  • Experience analyzing competitive intelligence and developing corresponding IP strategy

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal

     

The base pay for this position is

$78,000.00 – $156,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Operations & Business Support

     

DIVISION:

GENC General Counsel

        

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP06B

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Alameda : 2601 Harbor Bay Parkway, United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr., United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N, United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Lillehei : One Lillehei Plaza, United States > Santa Clara : Building A - SC

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Patent Searcher role at abbott?
The listed salary for this Patent Searcher position at abbott is USD 78K–156K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Patent Searcher position at abbott located?
This Patent Searcher role at abbott is based in United States - Illinois - Abbott Park. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Patent Searcher role at abbott full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Patent Searcher role in the 1003 Abbott Laboratories department at abbott.
Which team or department does the Patent Searcher at abbott belong to?
This Patent Searcher position is part of the 1003 Abbott Laboratories department at abbott. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Patent Searcher position at abbott?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to abbott's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Patent Searcher job at abbott posted?
This Patent Searcher position at abbott was posted on Aug 31, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Patent Searcher
abbott · 💰 USD 78K–156K
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