Senior Associate - Paralegal, Patent Operations at Amgen

Lawlit; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Hyderabad, India seeks a Senior Associate – Paralegal, Patent Operations to support the Patent Law group. You will docket, coordinate filings, and prepare reports using Anaqua, ensuring regulatory compliance across U.S. and foreign offices.

The role requires 5–9 years IP docketing experience, a Bachelor's or Master's degree, and strong written and oral communication. You will work independently and with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced bioscience environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required, IP background preferred.
• 5–9 years of IP docketing experience.
• Experience with U.S. and foreign patent prosecution is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and docket patent prosecution correspondence with U.S. and foreign offices.
• Coordinate filing instructions and maintain follow-up communications.
• Manage patent dockets and critical dates.
• Prepare reports using IP management software (Anaqua).
• Support staff on U.S./foreign patent law rules and regulations.
• Coordinate invention disclosures and document processing.

Skills

IP docketing

Communication skills

Independent work

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

ABA-approved paralegal program or equivalents

Tools

Anaqua docketing system

Job description

About the Opportunity / Organizer

Amgen is a leading global biotechnology company focused on researching, manufacturing, and delivering medicines for serious illnesses. Since 1980, the company has worked across four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease.

Key Responsibilities / Competition Scope

The Senior Associate – Paralegal, Patent Operations will provide paralegal support to the Patent Law group. Key responsibilities include:

• Review and docket patent prosecution correspondence from U.S. and foreign patent offices.
• Send filing instructions to outside associates and maintain follow-up correspondence.
• Ensure completion of country-specific formalities.
• Manage patent dockets and determine and docket critical dates for U.S. and foreign patent offices.
• Prepare reports through IP Management Software (Anaqua).
• Support Patent Department staff regarding U.S. and foreign patent law rules and regulations.
• Make presentations at patent staff meetings.
• Research country law requirements using online resources such as Kluwer IP.
• Coordinate international filings through the PCT, national phase entry, direct Paris Convention filings, and EP validations.
• Manage payment of annuities.
• Review documentation before submission to U.S. and foreign Patent Offices.
• Review formality documents, including Assignments, Declarations, Powers of Attorney, and Statements of Use.
• Coordinate invention disclosure processing and review.
• Create, maintain, and audit database records in Anaqua.

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• 5–9 years of IP docketing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate/baccalaureate degree or completion of an ABA-approved legal assistant/paralegal program.
• 4+ years of intellectual property experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector.
• Experience in U.S. and foreign patent prosecution.
• Proficiency with the Anaqua docketing system.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.