Composing the core of a brighter world
LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago.
We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium-doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings, and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing, and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable, and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers, and employees.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Corporate Intellectual Property (IP) is responsible for leading the development, protection, and strategic management of the company’s intellectual property portfolio on a global basis related to manufacturing processes, technologies, materials, and products. This role partners closely with R&D, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Executive Leadership within the United States and with Lightera’s affiliates in Brazil and Japan to safeguard proprietary innovations, minimize IP risk, and leverage intellectual assets to drive competitive advantage and business growth.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications, certifications, and/or licenses)
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Hybrid (minimum of 2 days in the Norcross corporate office)
