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Intellectual Property Director

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College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

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United States , Washington, DC

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Exciting opportunity to join an innovative and fast-growing pharmaceutical company in Washington, DC. We are seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Director with a demonstrated interest in the life sciences space who is also eager to tackle a variety of tasks and subject matters. The IP Director will support Vanda’s intellectual property efforts.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support the management and development of Vanda’s patent portfolio
  • Coordinate with Vanda legal department to support Vanda’s patent litigation efforts
  • Learn something new every day
  • become conversant in dozens of highly technical topics
  • develop proficiencies
  • Perform other related duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate

Requirements:

  • 8+ years’ experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management
  • PhD in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, or other related field
  • Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and ability to work independently
  • Ability to identify underlying issues in complex situations
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities, organize time, meet deadlines, and handle highly confidential information with discretion
  • Ability to make decisions and justify legal recommendations
  • Customer service oriented with a positive attitude
  • Willingness to ‘roll up your sleeves’ and learn every day
  • Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to have:

  • Strong background in pharmaceutical industry preferably at a publicly traded US company
  • Admission to practice in patent matters before the USPTO
What we offer:
  • health insurance
  • unlimited paid time off
  • parental leave
  • a 401k matching program
  • other benefits to its employees

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 23, 2026

Expiration:
February 28, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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