Operational & Process Support

• Maintain accurate records in IP databases and portfolio management systems.
• Assist in improving workflows, templates, and processes related to portfolio management and invention harvesting.
• Prepare IP reporting materials, patent portfolio overviews, and data summaries for internal stakeholders.

Leadership Expectations

Competence

• Applies proficiency in patent drafting, prosecution, and IP analysis.
• Demonstrates strong technical aptitude and ability to learn Waters’ technologies.
• Maintains accuracy, organization, and attention to detail across all workflows.
• Recognizes issues requiring escalation and seeks guidance appropriately.

Courage

• Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and willingness to tackle new challenges.
• Raises questions, identifies potential risks, and contributes ideas to improve processes.
• Adapts to ambiguity and evolving business needs with a learning mindset.
• Builds confidence in offering preliminary assessments based on sound research.

Compassion

• Builds respectful, collaborative relationships with inventors, colleagues, and legal partners.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, tailoring messages to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrates reliability, integrity, and transparency in daily interactions.
• Contributes positively to a culture of inclusion, accountability, and shared purpose.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Newly qualified European Patent Attorney (1-3 years PQE).
• A degree in a relevant technical subject, e.g., chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related areas).
• Strong technical aptitude and interest in diagnostic technologies.
• Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organization skills.

Leadership Attributes

• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and commitment to high-quality work.
• Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively across teams.
• Shows strong situational awareness; receptive to feedback and coaching.
• Learns quickly, exercises sound judgment within assigned scope, and strives for continuous improvement.
• Contributes to an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-aligned team culture.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers, and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.