Intellectual Property Specialist

Intas Pharmaceuticals; Málaga; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated IP professional to enhance their b2b strategies. This role involves preparing IP landscapes, drafting patent applications, and supporting litigation strategies, all while collaborating with various internal departments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in life sciences, coupled with experience in the pharmaceutical sector. This position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's IP success and innovation. If you're motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to tackle complex challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Formación

• 2-3 years experience in IP roles within industrial or pharmaceutical settings.
• Strong command of English and excellent communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare IP landscapes and Freedom-To-Operate analysis for projects.
• Draft patent applications and monitor third-party IP assets.
• Support litigation strategies and manage IP-related queries.

Conocimientos

IP analysis

Patent application drafting

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Educación

University Degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Pharmacy/Biology

PhD in relevant field

Descripción del empleo

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.