Senior Director, Intellectual Property

Overview

A leading organization in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech sector is seeking a Senior Director of Intellectual Property to support revenue growth through customer focus, relationship development, and disciplined commercial execution. This role involves collaboration with sales, customer, product, and operational teams to identify opportunities, solve problems, and improve business outcomes. The position offers the chance to strengthen market execution, customer relationships, and measurable results within a Pharmaceuticals & Biotech environment.

Location: Remote (U.S. based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $233,000 – $315,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage patent portfolios and develop filing strategies for U.S. and international patents
• Draft, review, and negotiate intellectual property-related agreements to support business development
• Lead due diligence for licensing and acquisition activities, preparing risk assessments for stakeholders
• Collaborate with R&D teams to capture inventions and protect innovations through patent filings
• Advise on and monitor regulatory exclusivity strategies related to product development

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from a recognized law school with active membership in a U.S. state bar
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office preferred
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology) required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant intellectual property experience, particularly in biopharmaceuticals
• Extensive experience managing patent portfolios and global patent prosecution

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with patent term extensions and clinical trial postings
• Proficiency with patent management software and legal research tools
• Familiarity with contract management software
• Knowledge of biotechnology and pharmaceutical technologies
• Experience with data management systems (e.g., SQL databases)
• Technical writing skills
• Ability to use collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Slack

Benefits

• Premium health coverage for employees and dependents
• Wellness and employee support programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Generous paid time off to support work-life balance

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but whose backgrounds could contribute to the team.