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Mercola

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Cape Coral, FL · On-site

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Cooley LLP

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Boston, MA · On-site

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Seattle, WA

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Palo Alto, CA

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Reston, VA

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San Francisco, CA · On-site

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Seattle, WA

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Washington, DC

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New York, NY · On-site

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Chicago, IL · On-site

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Palo Alto, CA

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Manhattan, NY · On-site

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How much do operations director patent jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for operations director patent in the United States is $107,680.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $135,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Operations Director Patent vs Patent Manager?

AspectOperations Director PatentPatent Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees patent operations, strategic planning, and cross-department coordinationManages patent portfolios, patent filing, and patent prosecution activities
Required CredentialsTypically requires a technical degree, legal knowledge, and leadership experienceRequires a technical background, patent law understanding, and patent filing experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, strategic, often in corporate or R&D settingsOperational, detail-oriented, often within legal or R&D departments

The Operations Director Patent focuses on strategic oversight and leadership of patent functions at an organizational level, while the Patent Manager handles day-to-day patent portfolio management and filings. Both roles require technical expertise and knowledge of patent processes, but differ in scope and seniority.

Infographic showing various Operations Director Patent job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Temporary. Highlights an 85% In-person, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,680 per year, or $51.8 per hour.
Director, Patent Attorney

Director, Patent Attorney

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Tarrytown, NY

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Regeneron rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 71 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

The Director, Patent Attorney will act as legal counsel on matters related to the development, protection, and management of Regeneron's valuable intellectual property pertaining to its manufacturing. The role will be responsible for patent activities relating to manufacturing and bioprocessing at all stages of the development pipeline including cell line technologies, purification, formulations, assay and media development. This position will partner closely with our world-class scientists and manufacturing development leaders around key strategies for our rapidly growing patent portfolio, patent filings, trade secret protection, and patent actions.
As a Director Patent Attorney, a typical day may include:

  • Identifying, capturing and prosecuting new inventions relating to manufacturing and bioprocessing; Preparing and prosecuting global patent applications relating to all aspects of manufacturing & bioprocessing including cell development, cell culture, purification, assay development, formulation, packaging and delivery; Leading outside counsel on various projects as appropriate;

  • Conducting patent landscape overviews, freedom-to-operate analyses, validity assessments and patentability assessments in relation to Regeneron pipeline products, and presenting the results and analyses to senior members of the Law Department and senior management;

  • Leading US and foreign administrative patent actions (e.g., oppositions, third party observations, inter partes reviews, etc.);

  • Assisting in litigation activities as needed

  • Supporting due diligence projects, agreements and other transactional work, administrative initiatives, and policy questions.

This role might be for you if you have experience:

  • Advising on emerging legal issues, including monitoring and reviewing case law and legislative developments.

  • Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability run multiple projects against competing priorities.

  • Excel at handling a large and sophisticated docket with minimal direction.

  • Have exceptional communication skills, including presentation, interpersonal, writing and conflict resolution.

To be considered for this position, you must possess a Ph.D. in the life sciences (e.g., biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or related fields) is required with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Admitted to practice before the USPTO and licensed to practice law in at least one state (member of the NY bar or eligible for in-house licensure in NY); 5- 10 years of proven experience in a law firm setting (with or without corporate law department experience) preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the biological arts.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other countries' specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron's roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron's on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

Salary Range (annually)

$205,000.00 - $341,600.00

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