Intellectual Property Specialist

Intas Pharmaceuticals; Almería; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks an IP Manager to contribute to B2B IP strategies and assist in patent prosecution related to ongoing and future products. The successful candidate will prepare analyses, draft applications, and support litigation, needing strong communication and detail-oriented skills.

Formación

• At least 2-3 years in a similar role in an industrial/pharmaceutical environment.
• Excellent command of English.
• Ability to manage and communicate complex IP information.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare IP landscapes and Freedom-To-Operate (FTO) analysis.
• Draft patent applications and support litigation strategies.
• Monitor IP assets of third companies and assess validity.

Conocimientos

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Team Player

Educación

University Degree in Chemistry / Biochemistry / Pharmacy / Biology

PhD (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

• Ability to communicate complex scenarios to non-expert audience

Hiring Manager : Head of IP

The Role : To contribute and implement Intas b2b IP strategies regarding ongoing and future products. Within the IP team, to assist in actions for attacking / diminishing third-party IP rights. Furthermore, support in generation, prosecution and defence of patents protecting Intas b2b patent portfolio.

The Successful Candidate Will :

• Prepare IP landscapes and Freedom-To-Operate (FTO) analysis for ongoing and future projects. Identification of products with IP opportunities.
• Draft (with support of external attorneys) patent applications, in relation to both Added-Value Medicines (AVM) and Generics (Gx’s) projects. Prosecution of patent applications before European Patent Office (EPO) and other national patent offices.
• Monitor IP assets of third-companies. (In)validity assessments of third-party patents. Involvement in drafting oppositions (with support of external attorneys) and third-party observations.
• Provide support to litigation strategies.
• Answer to IP queries, as required, to in-house key departments such as R&D (e.g. IP landscapes and FTO’s), BD (e.g. prospective Day-1 launch dates), Regulatory (e.g. Regulatory Data Protection matters) and Operations.
• Monitor competitor’s launches and dossier registrations.
• Review license and supply agreements, in collaboration with Legal team.
• Monitor of rapidly evolving IP case law & new initiatives in the IP arena – i.e. EPO / UPC / SPC caselaw; relevant national caselaw; new proposal for EU’s Pharmaceutical Legislation & SPC’s, etc.
• Be willing to prepare for the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) (if not yet enrolled).
• Provide support in managing a yearly budget to address payment of executed IP actions.

Relevant Skills & Experience & Educational Background :

• University Degree in Chemistry / Biochemistry / Pharmacy / Biology or similar. Candidates having a PhD would have preference over those not having a PhD.
• At least 2-3 years in a similar role in an industrial / pharmaceutical environment (including patent agencies).
• Excellent command of English.
• Ability to compile large amount of IP information & extract conclusions & ability to communicate complex IP scenarios to non-expert colleagues / customers.
• Able to demonstrate that he / she can deliver results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise with stakeholders at all levels and navigate complexity.
• Strong eye to detail and prioritization a busy workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Good team player, but equally happy working autonomously.
• Motivated and adaptable – with the ability to follow-up.

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