Hybrid IP Operations Director – Strategy & Leadership

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US); United States; Hybrid; USD 204,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc is seeking a Director, Intellectual Property Operations in Boston. The role leads IP Operations, driving operational excellence through project execution, governance, and collaboration with IP attorneys, Finance, Technologists, and external counsel.

The position is hybrid, requiring three days in the office. You will develop the IP operations roadmap, manage docketing, annuity budgeting, and vendor governance, while championing AI adoption to improve efficiency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Minimum 10+ years leading legal or IP operations teams.
• Experience implementing enterprise software and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the IP Operations roadmap with milestones.
• Lead cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and workflows.
• Manage vendor governance and outside counsel billing.
• Develop IP data strategy and ensure data integrity.
• Lead and develop IP docketing, annuity management, and portfolio administration.
• Provide regular strategic updates to IP leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

IP docketing software

Enterprise software & databases

AI/automation tools

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc is seeking a Director, Intellectual Property Operations in Boston. The role leads IP Operations, driving operational excellence through project execution, governance, and collaboration with IP attorneys, Finance, Technologists, and external counsel.

The position is hybrid, requiring three days in the office. You will develop the IP operations roadmap, manage docketing, annuity budgeting, and vendor governance, while championing AI adoption to improve efficiency and