Remote Pharma IP Director: Strategy & Litigation

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 245,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Director, Intellectual Property to lead and expand the company's IP portfolio across clinical and pipeline programs.

The role focuses on end-to-end patent matters, including enforcement, portfolio building from early R&D to post-approval disputes, and advising on trademarks and IP contracts. You will report to the VP, Head of Intellectual Property and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in total with 7+ years in patent matters in pharma/biotech
• J.D. and bar admission; USPTO registration
• Advanced degree in chemistry/biochemistry/biology or life sciences
• Experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation, IPRs, and regulatory exclusivities
• Global patent prosecution experience and drafting patent applications

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic patent portfolio development and litigation readiness for clinical/pipeline molecules
• Support regulatory exclusivities and orphan/pediatric exclusivity initiatives
• Conduct IP diligence for BD, freedom-to-operate, patentability, validity, and competitive intelligence
• Monitor IP case-law and policy developments to advise on risk and best practices
• Draft and negotiate IP-related contractual terms (license, collaboration, manufacturing, clinical development)
• Manage day-to-day patent prosecution with US and international outside counsel
• Review publications/presentations for alignment with patent strategy
• Oversee global trademark portfolio and clearance assessments

Skills

Patent portfolio strategy

Litigation readiness

Regulatory exclusivities

IP due diligence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Advanced life sciences degree (MS/Ph.D.)

Job description

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Director, Intellectual Property to lead and expand the company's IP portfolio across clinical and pipeline programs.

The role focuses on end-to-end patent matters, including enforcement, portfolio building from early R&D to post-approval disputes, and advising on trademarks and IP contracts. You will report to the VP, Head of Intellectual Property and collaborate with cross-functional teams.