Sr. Director, Global Intellectual Property and Commercial Strategic Partnering Counsel

The Opportunity: The Senior Director, Global Intellectual Property and Commercial Strategic Partnering will report to and work closely with the Vice President, Commercial Legal, and the wider global commercial, R&D, and legal teams to oversee and shape Avantor’s intellectual property strategies and commercial partnering initiatives worldwide. This role is accountable for developing and executing tactical and operational plans based on Avantor’s long-term objectives. Remote position What we're looking for

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience: 10+ years of significant experience counseling and advising senior management, executive leadership and business leaders on Intellectual Property issues, commercial strategy, and enterprise-wide initiatives within a global organization.
• Proven track record of excellence in in structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements, reflecting a strong record of success and accomplishment, preferably within a global company.
• A highly collaborative team player capable of developing and maintaining strong, trusted relationships throughout the organization.
• Intellectual curiosity about changing business priorities and circumstances, legal climate, and commercial dynamic around the globe, and how these impact Avantor and the broader life sciences and chemicals industry.
• Impeccable integrity and ethical behavior with a strong commitment to transparency. An excellent listener with high sensitivity to different cultures and backgrounds, sound judgment and a strong moral compass.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Develop and execute tactical and operational plans for the company’s global intellectual property strategy and commercial partnering that align with company priorities.
• Structure, review and negotiate complex commercial transactions.
• Collaborate with R&D and commercial stakeholders to proactively identify patentable innovations and assist with fostering a culture of invention. Lead cross-functional initiatives across R&D, commercial, sales, and legal teams to drive enterprise-wide innovation and strategic partnering.
• Act as a primary advisor to the General Counsel and Executive Leadership Team on innovation, and market expansion strategy.
• Represent Avantor externally on legal policy and industry standards, engaging with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and key external stakeholders to advance Avantor’s interests.
• Manage Avantor’s intellectual property portfolio worldwide, covering patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights.
• Regularly engage with senior stakeholders, including executive leadership and external partners and influence long-term business outcomes through strategic counseling.
• Provide strategic guidance and counsel on IP-related matters, including risk assessment, competitive analysis, and portfolio valuation.
• Conduct due diligence and freedom to operate analyses for new technologies and products.
• Monitor for unauthorized use of IP, proactively manage infringement cases, and implement strategies to prevent IP misuse.
• Manage adversarial proceedings, including IP litigation.
• Foster a culture of innovation and IP awareness across the organization, providing education and training to
• legal and business colleagues on IP best practices and policies.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities and risks related to intellectual property.
• Exercise significant decision-making authority in shaping operational plans, standards, and strategic initiatives, with responsibility for advising on major transactions, partnerships, and policy changes.
• Stay up to date with IP and contract law and principles in all relevant regions and ensure these are appropriately addressed in commercial agreements.
• Advance efficiencies in negotiations and adequately cover risks across the company globally.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today! Pay Transparency: The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $167,500.00 - $282,325.00 Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location. EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster. 3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy: By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation. Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job