Senior Director, Intellectual Policy & Strategy

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Microsoft

Switzerland, Multiple Locations, Multiple Locations

On-site

Posted April 30, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Microsoft’s Intellectual Property Group seeks a Senior Director, Intellectual Policy & Strategy to join its Open Innovation team. The Open Innovation Team builds legal and policy solutions to empower Microsoft and our customers, partners, and developers to deliver value through open innovation.

As a key member of the Open Innovation team, you will develop and execute Microsoft's global IP policy agenda (with particular emphasis on copyright and open data) working across jurisdictions to address critical IP conversations with a specific focus on AI diffusion. Utilizing deep subject matter expertise and your professional networks, you will shape policies in ways that build on Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

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.

Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications

-Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Technology, Law, Liberal Arts, Engineering, or related field AND demonstrable work experience in government affairs, corporate affairs, public policy, government, or related area
OR equivalent experience.
-Demonstrable experience in managing and developing intellectual property policies, including the interpretation and implementation of IP frameworks and compliance standards

Additional or preferred qualifications

-Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Technology, Law, Liberal Arts, Engineering, or related field AND extensive work experience in government affairs, corporate affairs, public policy, government, or related area
OR equivalent experience.
-Demonstrable experience in developing and managing strategic relationships to advocate and influence public, regulatory, and technology policy priorities.
-Demonstrable 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.

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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.