Senior Patent Counsel - Global IP Strategy & Prosecution

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC (J0P); Bridgewater (MA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive

RSU program

401(k) match

Job summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a senior Patent Counsel to guide IP strategy for R&D, develop and manage global patent portfolios, and direct patent prosecution across US and international jurisdictions. The role requires advising on claim scope, lifecycle management, and competitive positioning.

You will lead FTO analyses, assess IP risks for development candidates and products, and support due diligence for licensing, partnerships, and M&A initiatives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor ABA accredited law degree required.
• Undergraduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a law firm or pharmaceutical company legal department advising pharmaceutical clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global IP strategies and manage a high-value patent portfolio.
• Prepare, file, and prosecute US and international patent applications; advise on claim scope and jurisdictional considerations.
• Lead freedom-to-operate analyses and provide actionable IP risk guidance for development candidates and products.

Skills

IP Strategy

Patent Prosecution

FTO Analysis

Risk Assessment

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA accredited)

Undergraduate degree in chemistry/chemical engineering/pharmaceutical sciences/pharmacy

Job description

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a senior Patent Counsel to guide IP strategy for R&D, develop and manage global patent portfolios, and direct patent prosecution across US and international jurisdictions. The role requires advising on claim scope, lifecycle management, and competitive positioning.

You will lead FTO analyses, assess IP risks for development candidates and products, and support due diligence for licensing, partnerships, and M&A initiatives.