Senior Director, Sr. Corporate Counsel, IP

For our client, a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space, we are seeking a Senior Director, Corporate Counsel IP to provide business-aligned guidance focused on governance, compliance, and operational risk management. This role partners with leaders, compliance stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate complex issues into practical recommendations, strengthening responsible execution, improving decision-making, and supporting sustainable growth within a life sciences environment.

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as IP advisor for corporate development, aiding in acquisitions and strategic partnerships
• Conduct comprehensive IP due diligence for acquisitions and collaborations, identifying material risks and value drivers
• Prepare actionable diligence findings to support executive decision-making and negotiation strategies
• Collaborate on post-transaction integration strategies, aligning patent portfolio and prosecution strategies
• Develop global patent strategies that support business objectives and enhance asset value
• Manage patent portfolios, ensuring alignment with commercialization strategies from inception to issuance
• Advise on contentious IP matters, including litigation and oppositions, while enhancing departmental effectiveness

Qualifications

• U.S. Patent Attorney or Agent with 10+ years of IP experience in biopharmaceuticals, including in-house counsel support
• Undergraduate degree in biological sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, or related field; advanced degree is preferred
• Significant experience in leading IP due diligence for corporate transactions, including acquisitions and licensing
• Expertise in optimizing and integrating patent portfolios and intellectual property assets
• Strong background in patent portfolio development, lifecycle management, and exclusivity strategies
• Excellent communication skills capable of simplifying complex legal concepts for senior executives
• Strategic thinker with proven ability to influence cross-functional decision-making

Pay

$259,200 – $388,800 annually

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid vacation policy
• Discretionary annual cash bonuses or incentives based on performance
• Equity grants as part of long-term incentive plans