Global IP Strategy Director & Counsel (Remote)

Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 288,000 - 432,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals seeks an Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property (IP) to lead global patent strategies and IP risk management across its oncology and neuroscience portfolio. You will supervise the IP team and coordinate with R&D, Commercial, and Corporate Development to drive strategic value from acquisitions and collaborations.

The role emphasizes due diligence, integration planning, and portfolio development for licensed and acquired assets, requiring a

Qualifications

• Fully qualified US Patent Attorney with 12+ years IP experience in biopharma.
• Undergraduate degree in biological science, biochemistry, chemistry, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on strategic IP matters to advance corporate objectives.
• Supervise IP team members and manage outside counsel.
• Develop and execute global patent strategies for Jazz products and assets.
• Lead IP due diligence for acquisitions, licensing, collaborations, and partnerships.
• Provide risk analyses including freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity.

Skills

IP strategy

IP due diligence

External counsel management

cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Regulatory exclusivity analysis

Education

Biological sciences degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals seeks an Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property (IP) to lead global patent strategies and IP risk management across its oncology and neuroscience portfolio. You will supervise the IP team and coordinate with R&D, Commercial, and Corporate Development to drive strategic value from acquisitions and collaborations.

The role emphasizes due diligence, integration planning, and portfolio development for licensed and acquired assets, requiring a