Assistant Manager / Manager - IP (Formulations)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Role/Position Title:

SBU:

Location:

Reporting Manager:

2. POSITION SUMMARY

Candidate should have around 8-12 years of experience in supporting and handling formulation patents for the US and other Regulated/Emerging Markets. Candidate should be well versed with infringement analysis, strategy clearances, preparing patent invalidation reports and experienced in new product identification. Candidate should have strong knowledge of the IP laws of Regulated and Emerging Markets. Experience in patent drafting, prosecution will be additional advantage.

3. OVERALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review patent landscape, patent clearance report and invalidity reports.
• FTO analysis and discuss with R&D on strategy clearance.
• Design ANDA filing strategy, monitor competitive intelligence and suggest early launch prospects.
• Prepare patent invalidity reports, support in patent litigation, identify blocking patents / applications and take appropriate measures like opposition and revocation to mitigate IP risk.
• Create IP asset by filing, prosecution and grant of patents.

4. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education :

M. Pharm in Pharmaceutics or PhD

Registered Patent Agent in India

LLB or Diploma in Patent Law preferred

Experience:

Knowledge and Skills :

• Strong technical and IP knowledge on formulation patents for different regulated markets.
• Excellent understanding of infringement analysis, freedom to operate and patent invalidity analysis
• Strong experience of different dosage forms like solid oral, injectable, ophthalmic, derma and complex products like respiratory.
• Should collaborate effectively with R&D for strategy clearances.
• Should have experience of patent litigation, opposition, revocation and preparing patent invalidation reports
• Proficient in patent drafting, filing and prosecution and co-ordinate with outside attorneys to manage patent portfolio globally.
• Strong knowledge of IP law of different countries like US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Australia, India etc.
• Design ANDA filing strategy and launch timelines for US market.
• Strong exposure on IP law of other territories like LATAM, Asia, Canada, AU etc.
• Identify and propose new product opportunities (generic and 505(b)(2) products) for early market entry
• Provide IP support to different stakeholders like portfolio, business development, project management, marketing, regulatory etc.
• Attend cross functional meetings and provide IP summary to stakeholders.

Leadership/Managerial Attributes

• Owns the Glenmark behaviours (Achievement, Respect, Knowledge).
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strong analytical capability with problem-solving aptitude.
• Clarity and business focus.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous problems in an agile environment.
• Strong Business acumen.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Manage and prioritize a large and varied work load effectively and efficiently.
• Successful experience in cross-functional and cross cultural interactions.