Senior Manager, Intellectual Property

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC seeks a seasoned IP Counsel with a PhD in Chemistry to lead patent strategy and prosecution for pharmaceutical programs. You will work with R&D and in-house counsel to craft robust patenting approaches, draft and file worldwide applications, and defend patents through post-grant proceedings.

The role requires 7–10 years in patent portfolio management, strong technical background in small molecules/peptides, and excellent analytical and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry from reputed institute or Masters in Medicinal Chemistry along with minimum 2 years to experience as R&D Scientist in Pharmaceutical/ life science company.
• 7-10 years of experience in handling and managing patent portfolio related to New chemical entity and its formulation, at a law firm and/or life sciences company, including substantial U.S. patent prosecution
• Technical background relevant for pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as:
• Experience with small molecule, peptides and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery & formulation development
• Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Acting individually and in cross-functional teams along with the in-house counsel to develop and implement intellectual property strategies
• Conduct prior art searches, analyse the IP landscape to identify the white space, work closely with the R&D teams to build robust patenting strategies to support the business.
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide both directly and through management of in-house or outside counsel.
• Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, interference, and other post-grant proceedings.
• Provide legal advice under the direction of counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams on a variety of IP-related prosecution matters

Skills

IP strategy

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

PhD in Chemistry

MS in Medicinal Chemistry

Tools

USPTO experience

Job description

• Acting individually and in cross-functional teams along with the in-house counsel to develop and implement intellectual property strategies
• Conduct prior art searches, analyse the IP landscape to identify the white space, work closely with the R&D teams to build robust patenting strategies to support the business.
• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications worldwide both directly and through management of in-house or outside counsel.
• Challenge and defend patents in IPR, opposition, interference, and other post-grant proceedings.
• Provide legal advice under the direction of counsel to cross-functional R&D and business teams on a variety of IP-related prosecution matters

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry from reputed institute or Masters in Medicinal Chemistry along with minimum 2 years to experience as R&D Scientist in Pharmaceutical/ life science company.
• 7-10 years of experience in handling and managing patent portfolio related to New chemical entity and its formulation, at a law firm and/or life sciences company, including substantial U.S. patent prosecution
• Technical background relevant for pharmaceutical patent prosecution, such as:
  • Experience with small molecule, peptides and/or biological pharmaceutical discovery & formulation development
• Strong legal, analytical, communication, collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to meet deadlines.

About Us

Amneal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on caste, religion, gender, disability, or any other legally protected status. We believe in fostering a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.

Job Info

• Job Identification 6849
• Locations 901-911,9th Floor,, Ahmedabad, GJ, 380051, IN