Director - IP Learning & Development

Job Summary :

We are looking for an experienced Director - IP Learning & Development to lead the design, development, and execution of learning initiatives focused on Intellectual Property (IP).

The role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in IP laws, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and innovation management, combined with strong learning and organizational development experience.

The incumbent will drive capability-building programs for legal teams, R&D organizations, engineering functions, and business leaders while fostering a culture of innovation and IP awareness across the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop and execute the organization's Intellectual Property Learning & Development strategy aligned with business goals and innovation priorities.

- Design comprehensive learning programs covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, IP commercialization, technology transfer, and global IP regulations.

- Partner with senior leadership, legal teams, R&D, engineering, and business stakeholders to identify capability gaps and develop targeted learning interventions.

- Lead the creation of instructor-led, virtual, blended, and digital learning content, including certification programs, workshops, case studies, and e-learning modules.

- Build structured learning journeys for employees across different functions, from entry-level professionals to senior leadership.

- Establish IP awareness campaigns to strengthen the organization's innovation culture and encourage invention disclosures.

- Collaborate with internal subject matter experts and external legal professionals to ensure learning content remains current with evolving IP laws and industry practices.

- Develop competency frameworks and assessment methodologies to evaluate knowledge retention and learning effectiveness.

- Monitor learning metrics, employee engagement, certification completion rates, and business impact to continuously improve training programs.

- Lead and mentor a team of learning professionals, instructional designers, and program managers while managing budgets, vendor relationships, and learning technologies.

- Drive the adoption of modern learning methodologies, including AI-enabled learning platforms, microlearning, simulations, and interactive digital content.

- Ensure all learning initiatives comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.

- Support global teams by delivering scalable learning solutions across multiple geographies and business units.

Required Skills :

- Strong understanding of Intellectual Property laws, patent lifecycle management, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and innovation management.

- Experience designing enterprise learning strategies and large-scale capability development programs.

- Strong knowledge of instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and digital learning technologies.

- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

- Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning analytics tools.

- Strong project management, budgeting, and vendor management capabilities.

- Ability to influence senior leadership and drive organization-wide learning initiatives.

- Excellent analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Master's degree, MBA, LLM, or certification in Learning & Development, Intellectual Property, or Organizational Development is preferred.

- Professional certifications in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, or Intellectual Property will be an added advantage

Job Title : Director - IP Learning & Development