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Director of Intellectual Property
Location: Rancho Cordova, California

Respect, responsiveness, and results are three critical values to the people at Volcano Corporation. We believe in sharing a professional respect for our customers, suppliers and employees and being as responsive as we can in our professional transactions with them. We also believe in continuously striving for the achievement of results. As an organization, we emulate those values in focusing on the discovery, development and commercialization of products for the detection and treatment of atherosclerosis and vulnerable plaques in the coronary arteries and peripheral vascular system.

We provide rewarding and challenging employment opportunities for those qualified and selected individuals wishing to join us as we develop, market and manufacture products that improve the overall quality of medical care.

Volcano Corporation believes a competitive and comprehensive benefits package is a significant enhancement to one's employment and a necessary component to one's lifestyle. Our package for regular full-time employees includes 10 holidays, medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, a 401 (k) savings plan, a college 529 savings plan, and a Section 125 (Flexible Spending Account).

Come join Volcano Corporation - a team leading the way!

Position Overview
This position is responsible for all aspects of intellectual property for the company, encompassing new patent preparation and filing, existing patent maintenance, establishing and maintaining trademark protection, directing selective tasks to outside counsel, controlling non-disclosure and contractual agreements with 3rd parties conducting business with the company, and collaborating on a regular basis with the company's General Counsel. The position reports to the Vice President of Research and Development; a full time paralegal reports to this position.

Required Background
-Formally accredited patent attorney with license to practice in California
-6 or more years experience with substantial patent law firm and/or medical technology industry
-Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering or life science; medical technology emphasis is a major plus
-Strong communication skills required
-Capable of both independent actions and productive collaboration with R&D personnel

Volcano® Corporation considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, gender, national origin, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. Volcano® Corporation understands the advantages in creating a diverse workforce and the importance of equal employment opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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jobs4@volcanocorp.com