Senior Director, Sr. Corporate Counsel, IP

Role: Senior Director, Corporate Counsel, IP, responsible for developing and executing global patent and IP strategies to support Jazz's innovation and growth in biopharma, particularly in oncology and neuroscience. Responsibilities: lead IP due diligence and strategic portfolio development for acquisitions, licensing, collaborations, and licensing transactions; manage global patent portfolios; provide strategic IP advice to cross-functional teams, including corporate development, R&D, and legal; oversee outside counsel and lead contentious IP matters; support post-transaction integration and portfolio optimization; conduct risk assessments including freedom-to-operate and patent validity analyses. Requirements: fully qualified U.S. Patent Attorney/Agent with 10+ years of IP experience in biopharma, supporting corporate development and strategic transactions; bachelor's in life sciences or related field, advanced degree preferred; extensive experience in patent portfolio management, due diligence, and licensing transactions; strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills. HighValue: biopharmaceutical industry, oncology/neuroscience focus, patent lifecycle management, M&A, licensing, collaborations, patent litigation, post-grant proceedings. WorkSetup: not specified, but likely hybrid or on-site given senior legal nature.