Senior Patent Counsel (Hybrid) – Global IP Strategy

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

Job summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel in Bridgewater, NJ. The role provides IP guidance to scientists and senior management in R&D, develops patent portfolios, drafts and prosecutes patent applications, and collaborates with management on screening and selecting new product candidates.

The position is hybrid, with three days in the Bridgewater office. Requires a JD, chemistry/pharma degree, 5+ years' experience, and USPTO license; NJ bar preferred; ability to manage

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor ABA accredited law school is required.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a law firm or pharmaceutical company legal department advising pharmaceutical clients.
• License to practice before the USPTO and active license to practice law in at least one state (preferably NJ).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global IP strategies and manage a high-value patent portfolio.
• Draft, file and prosecute patent applications in the US and other jurisdictions; advise on claim scope and patentability.
• Lead freedom-to-operate analyses and provide actionable IP risk guidance for development candidates and products.
• Support licensing, partnerships, and M&A due diligence; provide periodic litigation support.

Skills

IP strategy

Patent prosecution

FTO analysis

Stakeholder advisory

Education

Juris Doctor ABA accredited law school

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/ pharmaceutical sciences

Job description

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a Senior Patent Counsel in Bridgewater, NJ. The role provides IP guidance to scientists and senior management in R&D, develops patent portfolios, drafts and prosecutes patent applications, and collaborates with management on screening and selecting new product candidates.

The position is hybrid, with three days in the Bridgewater office. Requires a JD, chemistry/pharma degree, 5+ years' experience, and USPTO license; NJ bar preferred; ability to manage