IP Litigation Support Project Manager

Epiq Systems, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Epiq Systems, Inc. is seeking an IP Litigation Support Project Manager to work remotely from Chicago. In this role, you will manage the lifecycle of complex pharmaceutical litigation matters, ensuring effective planning, execution, and oversight of legal processes.

The ideal candidate will have strong legal operations skills, and proven experience in managing data-intensive litigation environments. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and may qualify for an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex litigation or legal operations programs.
• Strong capabilities in project management and scheduling.
• Ability to operate effectively across various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead matter planning and execution for IP litigation.
• Coordinate litigation activities and manage workflows.
• Partner with teams to support IP strategy and litigation readiness.

Skills

Project management

Legal operations

Budget management

Communication

Job description

IP Litigation Support Project ManagerSkip to main content#IP Litigation Support Project Manager page is loaded## IP Litigation Support Project ManagerApplyremote type: Remote: Work from Home Full-Timelocations: USA-Chicago-IL-311 S Wacker Dr, Suite 350time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0034664At **Epiq**, your work contributes to complex, global legal outcomes. You’ll join a values‐driven community where integrity guides decisions, **relentless service** sets the bar, and we **thrive on big challenges** together. We invest in your growth with enterprise‐wide learning and mobility. We celebrate who you are, and we respect life beyond work with flexibility that’s recognized externally. Enabled by modern platforms and AI, **you’ll do the most meaningful work of your career** and see your impact at scale.**Job Description:**The Project Manager serves as the operational lead across the full lifecycle of complex pharmaceutical IP litigation matters, including Hatch-Waxman ANDA and BPCIA biosimilar disputes. This role drives disciplined planning, execution, and governance while coordinating cross-functional stakeholders across legal, scientific, regulatory, and business functions.The ideal candidate combines strong legal operations rigor with the ability to manage highly technical, data-intensive litigation environments.**Key Responsibilities****Matter Planning & Execution*** Lead matter intake and develop clear scope, assumptions, risk assessments, budgets, and milestone-driven plans* Proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring continuity and disciplined execution throughout the matter lifecycle* Maintain integrated timelines, dashboards, and status reporting across active matters**Litigation & Workstream Management*** Coordinate key litigation activities, including discovery, expert engagement, claim construction, and trial preparation* Support document collection, docket monitoring, and preparation of key filings and notices* Ensure alignment and execution across legal, expert, and technical workstreams**Governance & Cross-Functional Coordination*** Establish clear roles, reporting cadences, and escalation pathways across stakeholders* Align legal, scientific, regulatory, and business teams through structured communication and planning* Drive accountability and transparency from intake through resolution**Scientific & Technical Support*** Partner with R&D, regulatory, and commercial teams to support IP strategy and litigation readiness* Organize and manage complex scientific and technical materials, including clinical and lab data* Support Freedom to Operate (FTO) assessments and early-stage risk evaluations**Information & Data Management*** Oversee document and data workflows, including collection, review, production, and tracking* Coordinate vendor activities across data-intensive and technically complex datasets* Ensure defensible, organized processes aligned with litigation requirements**Budget & Vendor Oversight*** Support phase-based forecasting, accruals, and spend tracking* Manage outside counsel and vendor performance, invoicing, and compliance with agreed terms* Provide financial transparency and reporting across all resources**Process, Technology & Reporting*** Support implementation and effective use of litigation tools and processes* Recommend best practices across project management, data management, and workflow optimization* Deliver concise, executive-ready reporting on status, risks, milestones, and financials**Cross-Functional Collaboration**This role requires strong collaboration across a diverse stakeholder group:* **In-house legal leadership:** Strategy alignment, risk management, and decision support* **Outside counsel:** Coordination of deliverables, timelines, staffing, and reporting* **Scientific & technical teams:** Fact development and expert preparation* **Regulatory stakeholders:** Alignment on FDA milestones and exclusivity considerations* **Finance, procurement, and vendors:** Budgeting, contracting, and performance oversight**Required Qualifications*** Proven experience managing complex litigation or legal operations programs with multiple workstreams* Strong project management capabilities, including scheduling, risk tracking, and executive reporting* Experience coordinating discovery, vendors, and data-intensive workflows in a defensible manner* Ability to operate effectively across legal, scientific, regulatory, and business stakeholders* Demonstrated strength in budget management, vendor governance, and financial oversight* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear, actionable insights* Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments**Preferred Experience*** Pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences litigation experience* Familiarity with Hatch-Waxman ANDA or BPCIA biosimilar disputes* Experience supporting expert-driven, technical litigation matters* Exposure to e-billing, legal spend management, and outside counsel oversight* 5–10 years in legal operations or litigation project management* Background in law firm or in-house litigation support environments**Success Measures*** Matters are launched with clear plans, governance structures, and financial discipline* Cross-functional teams remain aligned and informed throughout execution* Discovery, expert, and trial activities are timely, organized, and well-managed* Leadership receives accurate, concise reporting on status, risks, and spend* Outside counsel and vendors meet defined performance and cost expectationsThe Compensation range for this role is $40-$50 USD hourly and may be eligible for an annual bonus.Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:* **Location-based market rate** for the role* **Your abilities** in relation to the job specification* **Performance** during screening and interview* **Pay parity** with the wider team in the considered locationFurther details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.Click here to learn about Epiq's Benefits.**Epiq Leadership Compass****Fosters Relationships & Collaboration**Builds trust and alignment through open communication, shared goals, and strong partnerships to drive collective success.* Build trust-based partnerships* Nurture long-term relationships* Remove collaboration barriers* Celebrate cross-team success**Engages & Influences**Inspires action and alignment through clear communication, purposeful influence, and a compelling vision.* Use storytelling to build buy-in* Align communication with organizational goals* Guild alignment through strong engagement**Maximizes Performance**Sets and reinforces performance standards that drive results, ensure accountability, and align with Epiq’s goals.* Use data to identify improvement opportunities* Make informed decisions* Align team goals with boarder strategy* Empower teams to manage their own goals* Translate vision into clear priorities* Prepare for disruptions with strong change management**Achieves Operational Success**Drives continuous improvement and operational excellence through smart processes, data insights, and quality execution.* Improve workflows for team efficiency* Use clear documentation and expectations* Resolve issues quickly using data and feedback**It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.**