Senior IP Operations Lead: Patent Portfolio & Analytics

Entegris, Inc.; Billerica, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Billerica, MA is seeking an IP Legal Operations Specialist to lead day-to-day IP operations, partnering with attorneys, inventors, and outside counsel to improve workflow, data quality, and portfolio visibility.

This senior role focuses on docketing, prosecution coordination, and annuity management within a global IP program. You will administer Anaqua and related systems, develop dashboards, and drive process improvements, automation, and reporting across the IP function,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related IP operations experience.
• Experience in patent prosecution, docketing, and administration.
• Strong knowledge of US and foreign patent filing processes.
• Experience with Anaqua IP management system.
• Proven ability to lead process improvements and reporting initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patent prosecution activities, including docket administration, filing workflows, deadlines, and annuity management.
• Own operational reporting and dashboards for portfolio activity, workload, deadlines, and outside counsel performance.
• Manage vendor and outside counsel relationships across regions and time zones.
• Support process improvements, system enhancements, automation, and data quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with inventors, R&D teams, attorneys, and Legal Operations leadership to ensure portfolio execution.

Skills

IP operations

Docketing

Patent prosecution

Metrics & reporting

Vendor management

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Anaqua

Job description

Entegris, Inc. in Billerica, MA is seeking an IP Legal Operations Specialist to lead day-to-day IP operations, partnering with attorneys, inventors, and outside counsel to improve workflow, data quality, and portfolio visibility.

This senior role focuses on docketing, prosecution coordination, and annuity management within a global IP program. You will administer Anaqua and related systems, develop dashboards, and drive process improvements, automation, and reporting across the IP function,