Microsoft · 23 hours ago
Senior Director, Intellectual Policy & Strategy
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$161K/yr - $284K/yr
8+ years expMicrosoft’s Intellectual Property Group is seeking a Senior Director, Intellectual Policy & Strategy to join its Open Innovation team. The role focuses on developing and executing Microsoft's global IP policy agenda, particularly around copyright and AI diffusion, while collaborating with various stakeholders to address regulatory challenges.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute Microsoft’s global intellectual property policy agenda, advocating for initiatives that enable thoughtful AI diffusion
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to craft and deliver materials that address emerging regulatory challenges
Analyze complex policy landscapes, contribute insights to create impactful position papers, policy briefings, and advocacy strategies within dynamic regulatory and political environments
Build and strengthen relationships with government policymakers, industry influencers, civil society, researchers and academic partners to share Microsoft’s perspective in the policy space and drive collaborative outcomes
Coordinate external engagements, convenings, and industry reports in an effort to shape the policy conversation in dynamic regulatory and political environments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Technology, Law, Liberal Arts, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years work experience in government affairs, corporate affairs, public policy, government, or related area OR equivalent experience
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Technology, Law, Liberal Arts, Engineering, or related field AND 15+ years work experience in government affairs, corporate affairs, public policy, government, or related area OR equivalent experience
8+ years experience in developing and managing strategic relationships to advocate and influence public, regulatory, and technology policy priorities
8+ years experience influencing, developing, or supporting public policy or political campaigns
Proven impact in technology policy roles, with a history of contributing to advocacy efforts or policy initiatives in intellectual property and artificial intelligence
Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting regulatory processes, with the ability to align policy insights with strategic product and business goals
Expertise with copyright and open data initiatives
Proficient problem-solving skills, demonstrating adaptability in navigating shifting policy landscapes and emerging challenges
Passion for technology policy, with experience participating in technology communities, standards bodies, and open-source communities
Company
Microsoft
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