Remote IP Executive Director & Counsel, Neuroscience

Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; 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 is seeking an Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property (IP) to lead global IP strategies for neuroscience assets. You will supervise IP team members and partner with cross-functional groups to provide strategic, business-enabled IP advice throughout research, development and commercialization.

The role focuses on portfolio design, freedom-to-operate analyses, and collaboration with Corporate Development on strategic deals.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified US or European Patent Attorney with 12+ years IP experience in biopharma.
• Undergraduate degree in life sciences; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience managing IP practitioners and senior staff.
• Experience in due diligence, licensing, collaboration agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IP strategies for neuroscience assets.
• Supervise IP team members supporting programs and projects.
• Advise on collaborations, licensing, and strategic transactions.
• Provide IP due diligence and risk analyses for deals.
• Manage outside counsel for worldwide patent prosecution.

Skills

IP strategy

Patent portfolio

Diligence

Licensing

External counsel management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

BA/BS in biological sciences or chemistry

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property (IP) to lead global IP strategies for neuroscience assets. You will supervise IP team members and partner with cross-functional groups to provide strategic, business-enabled IP advice throughout research, development and commercialization.

The role focuses on portfolio design, freedom-to-operate analyses, and collaboration with Corporate Development on strategic deals.