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
$176.5k - $246.5k
...company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.THE OPPORTUNITYVir 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,...SuggestedFull timeWork at officeWork visa3 days per week$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 that...SuggestedFull timeLocal areaREVOLUTION Medicines
San Francisco, CA19 hours ago- ...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, CA25 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
$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- ...Job Description Job Description Job: Associate Director, Clinical Operations (Late-Phase) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA or San Francisco, CA Position type: Full Time Reports to: Senior Director, Clinical Operations Position Summary: Reporting to the...Full timeFor contractorsLocal area
Latigo Bio
San Francisco, CA14 days ago $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- 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...
- Revolution Medicines, based in Redwood City, CA, is seeking an Associate Director of Global Healthcare Compliance Operations to build and manage scalable compliance infrastructure and processes across the company. You will partner with Compliance, Medical Affairs, Commercial...Worldwide
$186k - $233k
...patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway. The Opportunity: Develops and executes Global Patient Safety Operations operational objectives, policies, and procedures. Participates in establishing strategic plans and objectives with senior...Full timeContract workLocal area$190k - $230k
...Inc.Posted: 2026-08-16Position SummaryReporting to the Senior Director of Medical Affairs, this position will be responsible for managing... ...(ISTs), Research Collaborations (RCs), and other department operations‑related initiatives.This role will help drive process...Work at officeRemote workFlexible hours- University of California, San Francisco is seeking an Associate Director to lead campus-wide facilities management for Housing, Trades, and... ...results under the Director’s guidance, overseeing staff and operations across multiple facilities. The role emphasizes planning, safety...
$195k - $260k
...including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work. What You'll Do The Associate Director/Director, Commercial Strategy & Operations will be instrumental in supporting the Chief Commercial Officer to advance late-stage commercial assets...Full timeWork at officeHome officeFlexible hours- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Research Program leader to drive integrated planning and cross-functional execution across partnered and internal programs from discovery through early clinical development. You will manage milestones, risks, and governance,...
$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$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- 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
- ...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, CA18 days ago $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- 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
...forward. For more information, please see 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...Work at officeLocal areaWork from home1 day per week- 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...
$220k - $270k
Director of IP Operations Cooley is seeking a Director of IP Operations to join Cooley's IP team. About... ...and systems that support the Patent and Trademark, Copyright, and Advertising... ...Work closely with HR, including the Associate Director of Development & Coaching (Business...Full timeTemporary workTraineeshipWork at officeLocal areaImmediate startRemote workWork from homeWorldwideFlexible hoursWeekend work$215k - $265k
...:Calico is seeking a highly motivated Associate Director/Director to join our Translational Medicine... ...as evidenced by IND submissions, patents, or scientific publications Excellent... ...study design protocols, and standard operating procedures for preclinical studiesExcellent...$160k - $200k
Purpose and Job Summary:The Associate Director will be a key member of the ORIX Growth Capital team in New York, focusing on underwriting and portfolio management. Key elements of the role include company and investment evaluation, industry and economic research, analysis...Full timeTemporary workWork at officeFlexible hours$129.2k - $297.85k
...future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Tax to join our Partner Tax team.Responsibilities:... ...with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance...H1bLocal areaWeekend work$189.08k
JOB REQUISITIONCapital Projects & Contracts (Construction) Associate DirectorLOCATIONSEATTLEADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)SAN FRANCISCOJOB DESCRIPTIONCapital... ...firm. Where We Need You Protiviti is looking for an Associate Director to join our Capital Projects & Contracts group and support our...Full timeContract workTemporary workFor contractorsFor subcontractorLocal areaRemote workFlexible hours- ...environments. You are equally comfortable diving into project controls and stepping back to provide strategic guidance. Internally, our Associate Directors take on a pivotal role to help manage, shape, and continue to develop an E3 Practice Area. In this position, you will help to...Full timeTemporary workFor contractorsWork experience placementWork at officeRelocation packageFlexible hoursShift work2 days per week3 days per week
Energy and Environmental Economics
San Francisco, CA18 days ago $105.4k - $155k
...party experiences. As part of the Commerce Platform team, the Associate Manager will have the opportunity to help define, test and scale... ...Associate Manager on our Commerce Platform Growth Strategy & Operations team, you will play a critical role in driving our growth and...Hourly payWork at officeLocal areaRemote workFlexible hours
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