Biotech IP Strategy Director

Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 199,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus available

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals seeks a Director of Intellectual Property to lead patent strategy and portfolio management across biotech programs. Counsel senior leaders, drive filings, manage external counsel, and align IP with business goals in a hybrid Seattle, WA or Vancouver, BC environment.

Responsibilities include freedom-to-operate analyses, IP due diligence for transactions, and governance of trade secrets, budgets, and team leadership. Travel domestically and internationally is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IP/patent law experience.
• Biotech/pharma sector experience.
• Detailed understanding of U.S. and foreign patent prosecution.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead global IP strategy across product candidates and platforms.
• Coordinate with outside IP counsel for filing, prosecution, and portfolio management.
• Perform freedom-to-operate analyses and monitor IP landscape.

Skills

IP law experience

Biotech/Pharma experience

Patent prosecution

Leadership communication

Travel ability

Education

Life sciences degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals seeks a Director of Intellectual Property to lead patent strategy and portfolio management across biotech programs. Counsel senior leaders, drive filings, manage external counsel, and align IP with business goals in a hybrid Seattle, WA or Vancouver, BC environment.

Responsibilities include freedom-to-operate analyses, IP due diligence for transactions, and governance of trade secrets, budgets, and team leadership. Travel domestically and internationally is required.