Director, IP Operations: Strategy & AI Leadership

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 204,000 - 307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Annual equity awards

Commuting subsidy

Educational assistance

401(k)

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Director of Intellectual Property Operations in Boston, leading a team to optimize IP docketing, annuities, and portfolio administration. The role partners with attorneys, Finance, and external counsel to deliver compliant, data-driven processes across the IP function.

The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, focusing on budgeting, technology strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to scale a global IP portfolio in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve IP Operations through project execution and portfolio management.
• Manage IP docketing, annuity management, and portfolio administration with a team of paralegals.
• Develop and manage IP budget, vendor governance, and financial forecasting.
• Drive AI adoption and technology modernization within IP Operations.
• Partner with IP attorneys, Finance, Technologists, and outside counsel to align priorities and ensure compliant, data-driven decisions.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Director of Intellectual Property Operations in Boston, leading a team to optimize IP docketing, annuities, and portfolio administration. The role partners with attorneys, Finance, and external counsel to deliver compliant, data-driven processes across the IP function.

The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, focusing on budgeting, technology strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to scale a global IP portfolio in a hybrid work