Director / Lead Intellectual Property Counsel

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories in Princeton, NJ seeks a Lead Intellectual Property Counsel to guide NA IP strategy, oversee patent litigations, and manage life-cycle IP for diverse drug programs.

The role requires a JD, NJ bar or eligibility for NJ in-house license, and 8+ years in patent litigation, including Hatch-Waxman experience. The position is based in-office in Princeton with cross-functional collaboration across regulatory, R&D, and business teams.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar admission in NJ or another state with eligibility for NJ in-house license.
• Preferred registration before USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent litigations in North America, including ANDA/ANDS and biosimilar matters.
• Drive freedom-to-operate analyses for Dr. Reddy's products, including Orange Book considerations.
• Prepare ANDA/IP certifications and related notices.
• Analyze patent file histories, prior art, and related litigation strategies.
• Support business development with IP due diligence.
• Oversee drafting and prosecution of patent applications.
• Advise stakeholders on pharmaceutical patent and regulatory law and exclusivity issues.

Skills

Patent litigation

Hatch-Waxman

Leadership

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

By joining Dr Reddy's, you will contribute to making the breakthroughs of tomorrow a reality today! From making medicines more affordable to discovering innovative treatment options to satisfy unmet medical needs, we are dedicated to helping people lead longer and healthier lives. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals ready to inspire, ready to make a difference for their community and every community.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Dr Reddy's, we are deeply committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and is valued for their contributions to the team. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the role and are open to exploring candidates with a less traditional background.

Job Description

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Lead Intellectual Property Counsel for Dr.Reddy's North America business. As an Attorney in the IP department, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement IP strategies to advance Dr. Reddy's interest to provide affordable health care solutions. This role will provide counsel on patent litigations in North America (both small and large molecule), and be responsible for the entire life-cycle of a project from selection to launch and will require extensive interaction with Portfolio, R&D, Business Development, and Regulatory Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent litigations in North America, including ANDA/ANDS, 505(b)(2) and biosimilar litigations, including post-grant patent office proceedings by developing and implementing claims and defenses
• Secure freedom-to-operate for Dr Reddy's products, including clearance of Orange Book and unlisted patents for the bulk API, route of synthesis, finished dosage form and polymorphs
• Prepare ANDA patent certifications and the corresponding notice letters and detailed statements
• Examine patents, file histories, prior art, ongoing litigations, and citizen’s petitions for possible Paragraph IV and related strategies for ANDA/ANDS, 505(b)(2), and BPCIA products
• Conduct IP due diligence and provide IP support towards business development activities
• Manage drafting and prosecution of patent applications
• Advise internal stakeholders on all aspects of pharmaceutical patent and regulatory law, including exclusivity issues and launch scenarios

Qualifications

Educational qualification: A Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited law school and licensed to practice in New Jersey or in at least one other state with eligibility to apply for limited New Jersey in-house counsel legal license. Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office preferred

Minimum work experience: 8+ years of patent litigation experience, including significant experience in Hatch-Waxman matters

Skills & attributes

• Patent litigation experience.
• Significant experience in Hatch-Waxman matters.
• Exhibit leadership by example, effort and attitude.
• Ability to work independently.

Incumbent must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of U.S. or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa transfer or sponsorship, now or in the future.

Incumbent should be willing to work in person from our Princeton, NJ office

Additional Information

Dr.Reddy's Laboratories offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined on the basis of role, experience, skill set and location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including comprehensive health care coverage, retirement savings plan and leave benefits. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy's why they come to work every day and they'll say, because Good Health Can't Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we're always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/