Pharma IP Manager: EU Patent & Launch Strategy

Actual Talent; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actual Talent is recruiting for an Intellectual Property Manager for a leading global pharmaceutical client. The role involves providing comprehensive IP support for new product launches, conducting landscape analyses, and ensuring freedom-to-operate across EU regulatory and patent contexts.

You will perform due diligence, draft oppositions, manage European patent prosecution before the EPO, and train teams on IP topics. Strong EQE and EU pharma regulation knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Academic degree: Bachelor’s or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or related field.
• EQE qualification (partial or full).
• Proven IP experience in a pharmaceutical company (generic, biosimilar, or innovative).
• Strong knowledge of European Patent Law and EPO prosecution.
• Solid understanding of EU regulations on medicinal products.
• Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide IP support for new product launches and IP queries.
• Review regulatory and patent landscape for target products to identify opportunities and risks.
• Conduct FTO reviews for new product launches to ensure freedom-to-operate.
• Perform IP due diligence for in-licensed products and business opportunities.
• Support IP strategy design and liaise with external counsel on litigation strategies.
• Draft and file patent oppositions and coordinate with external attorneys.
• Handle prosecution of European patent applications before the EPO.
• Monitor competitors’ launches, dossiers, and IP strategies.
• Maintain and update internal patent databases and tracking tools.
• Deliver basic IP training to new employees and tailor training for NPL/Portfolio teams.

Skills

IP strategy

European Patent Law

EQE qualification

Data analysis

Cross-functional teaming

Education

Bachelor’s degree or PhD in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Pharmacy

Job description

Actual Talent is recruiting for an Intellectual Property Manager for a leading global pharmaceutical client. The role involves providing comprehensive IP support for new product launches, conducting landscape analyses, and ensuring freedom-to-operate across EU regulatory and patent contexts.

You will perform due diligence, draft oppositions, manage European patent prosecution before the EPO, and train teams on IP topics. Strong EQE and EU pharma regulation knowledge are essential.