Associate Director, Patent Operations
$225k - $280kBuchanan Legal Professional Services
Director, Patent Operations A prestigious, innovation-driven global law firm is seeking a Director, Patent Operations to lead the strategic and operational vision for its high-performing Patent Practice Group. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, scaling global workflows, and partnering with firm leadership to shape the long-term infrastructure of a world-class IP practice. This role will be hybrid and can sit in Boston, DC, NYC, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Santa Monica, or Seattle. Base pay range $225,000 - $280,000 per year. Key Responsibilities Lead and execute the operational strategy for the Patent Practice Group across all U.S. offices. Drive multi-year planning, workflow optimization, and scalable process design (including Patricia and 3rd-party tools). Oversee all patent operations teams—docketing, international filings, and legal support (13 total direct reports). Establish and enforce firmwide operational standards, metrics, and best practices. Lead major change initiatives involving technology implementation, restructuring, and process redesign. Partner with Finance, IT, HR, Risk, and IP leadership to ensure seamless operational integration. Manage patent technology platforms and key vendor relationships. Deliver executive-level reporting using KPIs and operational data to inform strategy and performance. Serve as a thought leader on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Qualifications 10+ years in patent prosecution operations, with 5-7+ years in senior leadership. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certifications (MBA, PMP, Lean Six Sigma) preferred. Deep expertise in U.S. and foreign patent processes, prosecution workflows, and docketing systems. Proven experience scaling and transforming operations for large, global IP teams. Strong leadership skills with success managing managers and multi-office teams. Exceptional communication, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full-time Job Function Legal and Management Industries Law Practice and Legal Services #J-18808-Ljbffr Buchanan Legal Professional Services
$125k - $170k
...Associate Director of Operations | San Francisco, CA A boutique wealth advisory firm serving individuals, families, and institutional clients with approximately $1.9 billion in assets under management is seeking an Associate Director of Operations. In this role...SuggestedWork at officeBCI - Brokerage Consultants Inc
San Francisco, CA5 days ago- A global law firm is seeking a Director of Patent Operations to lead their Patent Practice Group. You will be responsible for executing operational strategies, managing patent operations teams, and driving process optimization. With over 10 years of experience in patent...Suggested
- ...please visit us at . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube. Job Description As Associate Director, Operations AI Adoption, you are responsible for driving AI and digital transformation adoption and governance across Operations...SuggestedFull timeLocal area
AbbVie Inc.
San Francisco, CAa month ago $176.5k - $246.5k
...where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best. THE OPPORTUNITY Vir Biotechnology is seeking an Associate Director, Medical Affairs Operations to support the execution and advancement of Medical Affairs capabilities across key functional areas. This...SuggestedFull timeWork at officeWork visaFlexible hours3 days per week- Dispatch Bio is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Operations to lead the planning, execution, and oversight of early‑phase oncology trials. Reporting to the VP of Clinical Operations, you will partner with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Drug...Suggested
$186k - $233k
...tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway. The Opportunity The Associate Director, Business Operations is an internal project manager with a consultant mindset and hands‑on approach. This is an execution‑focused role...Full timeLocal area- ...the judgment, rigor, and follow-through to move important work forward can earn meaningful scope. About the Role You will own the operational execution of Capable's clinical studies, turning study plans into well-run trials and decision-grade human data. Working directly...H1bVisa sponsorship
- Associate Director, Clinical Operations Responsibilities / What You'll Do Independently lead global, complex clinical trials; provide study leadership and accountable execution/conduct of trials Lead the Study Management Team; directly manage a large complex early-phase...Work at office3 days per week
- ...ultimately in service of our vision to empower people to continue forward with their lives - cancer free. The role: The Associate Director, Clinical Operations will play a critical role in the planning, execution, and oversight of Dispatch’s early‑phase (Phase I/II) oncology...Contract workFlexible hours
- UCSF seeks an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to lead ambulatory and inter-disciplinary services in Radiation Oncology across multiple clinics. You will oversee clinical performance, quality improvement, and staff development while ensuring compliance with standards...
$186k - $233k
...commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway. The Opportunity: The Associate Director, Global Healthcare Compliance Operations is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and ongoing management of the compliance...Full timeLocal area$176.5k - $246.5k
...company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best. THE OPPORTUNITY Vir Bio is looking for an Associate Director, Clinical Operations, responsible for independently leading global and complex clinical trials. You will lead the Study Management Team,...Full timeWork at officeWork visa3 days per week- ...and sharp thinking, and youre motivated by our mission and operating principles. You move fast with good judgment, dig deep with... ...of ambiguous, cross-domain challenges. What youll do As the Associate Director, Operations Strategy, you will own and scale the operational...Contract workLive inWorldwide
$186k - $233k
...templates, and other documentation using knowledge of ICH Guidelines, GCP, and regulatory requirements. Act as SME for Clinical Operations GCP guidance, best industry practices, SOPs, and audit responses. Contribute to the development and management of business and compliance...Full timeWork at officeLocal area$195k - $260k
Associate Director/Director, Commercial Strategy & Operations Mavericks Wanted When was the last time you achieved the impossible? If that thought feels overwhelming, you might want to pause here, but if it sparks excitement...read on In 2015, we pioneered a “moneyball...Full timeWork at officeHome officeFlexible hours- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is seeking an experienced Research Program Lead to drive execution of partnered and internal research programs from discovery through early development. You will develop integrated plans, manage milestones, risks, and dependencies, and coordinate...Work at office
$186k - $220k
...innovation in both the US and China and capitalizing on the strengths of each geographic location.Position Summary:The Associate Director of Clinical Operations plays a pivotal role in leading clinical studies across all phases, ensuring efficient execution and compliance...Contract workRemote work$193k - $246k
...submission slated for the second half of this year, we are at a pivotal inflection point.insitro is seeking an (Associate) Director, Drug Product Operations to lead drug product strategy and execution for our early-stage pipeline, from pre-clinical through first-in-human...Work at officeLocal areaRemote workHome officeFlexible hours3 days per week- ...Job Description Job Description TITLE: Associate Director, IT OperationsLOCATION: Emeryville, CAPOSITION: Full time Client X is seeking... ...groups to identify requirements and translate business/ operational needs and high-level technical specifications via agile...Full time
The Rockridge Group
Emeryville, CA13 days ago - Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Operations, to lead global, complex oncology trials. You will manage the Study Management Team, oversee CROs/vendors, and ensure successful execution across early phase programs. The role requires strategic...Work at office
$171k - $223k
...diagnostic laboratories supporting Phase I-IV clinical trials, ensuring quality, compliance, and timeline adherence. Direct biosample operational strategy and standards, driving improvements in efficiency, scalability, and vendor performance. Partner with Quality and...Contract workLocal area$225k - $318k
...Dolby functions, runs several IP-centric businesses, and leads government relations.Position Overview:We are seeking an experienced patent attorney and strategist with a strong understanding of the video patent landscape, industry dynamics, and pool licensing practices....Full timeWork at officeLocal areaWorldwide$186k - $220k
...innovation in both the US and China and capitalizing on the strengths of each geographic location. Position Summary The Associate Director of Clinical Operations plays a pivotal role in leading clinical studies across all phases, ensuring efficient execution and compliance...Remote work$190k - $210k
...work alongside team members, regardless of level, to understand challenges and drive results. ABOUT THE ROLE The Associate Director, Clinical Operations will provide leadership and operational oversight of Clinical Operations activities to execute clinical studies in...Full timeLocal area3 days per week- Structure Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to lead global clinical studies across all phases, ensuring timelines, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will partner with cross-functional teams, manage vendors, and oversee study delivery...
$205.11k - $239.93k
...function and contractility. Cytokinetics is seeking an accomplished medicinal chemist to serve as an Associate Director, Medicinal Chemistry Project and External Operations Manager, combining hands‑on scientific leadership of discovery projects with ownership of the...- Denali Therapeutics Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Biosample Operations in South San Francisco to safeguard biosample data quality for Phase I-IV trials. Lead vendor oversight, guide biosample strategy, and partner with QA/Regulatory to ensure GCLP and GCP compliance...
$167k - $206k
...clinical outcomes for patients with cancer. Location: South San Francisco, CA. Position Summary IDEAYA is seeking an Associate Director, Supply Chain Operations to lead end‑to‑end global product planning, procurement, and logistics. The successful candidate will be...Temporary workWork at officeLocal area- IDEAYA Biosciences in South San Francisco, CA, seeks an Associate Director, Supply Chain Operations to lead end-to-end global product planning, procurement, and logistics. You will ensure material availability, regulatory compliance, and inventory optimization, with strong...
$170k - $200k
...project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Job Description Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director, Program Manager to lead pre-lease technical due diligence for a confidential hyperscale data center client. You will work...Full timeContract workImmediate startRemote workTurner & Townsend
San Francisco, CA18 days ago
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