Head of Operations, Legal, Compliance & Intellectual Property

Overview

A healthcare industry leader is seeking a Head of Operations Legal Compliance & Intellectual Property to lead operational priorities focused on safety, quality, compliance, and execution discipline. This role involves collaborating with field leadership, support functions, and cross-functional stakeholders to enhance accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. The position offers the opportunity to influence operational scale, customer outcomes, and organizational performance within a healthcare environment.

Location: Remote (US-based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $130,000 – $180,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize global Legal Compliance & Intellectual Property (LCIP) operating models and reporting frameworks
• Establish service delivery models including SLAs and resource allocation strategies
• Execute a comprehensive LCIP technology strategy encompassing analytics tools and compliance platforms
• Lead deployment of AI and automation within LCIP workflows
• Develop business intelligence capabilities for performance tracking and cost management
• Design information governance frameworks to ensure data compliance and defensibility
• Build global knowledge management systems to maintain consistency in outputs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, data science, engineering adjacent)
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in legal operations or compliance functions
• Proven experience implementing legal technology, AI, and automation solutions at scale
• Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks
• Experience in global, highly regulated industries, preferably medical devices or healthcare

Desired Skills and Experience

• Legal Operations Technologies
• Compliance Platforms
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Software
• eDiscovery Tools
• AI and Automation Solutions
• Business Intelligence Tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Analytics Platforms
• Knowledge Management Systems (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint)
• Data Governance and Privacy Tools (e.g., OneTrust, TrustArc)
• SQL Databases for data analysis and reporting
• Data Warehousing Solutions
• Project Management Tools
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Tools

Benefits

• Opportunity to structure and recruit a high-performing Legal Operations team
• Work in a global, highly regulated environment with significant impact
• Access to advanced technologies including AI to enhance workflows
• Collaboration with senior leadership and multi-functional teams
• Involvement in strategic business transformation initiatives