IPR Executive

As an IP Associate in the pharmaceutical sector, your role will involve managing and protecting the company's intellectual property assets related to drug development and innovation. You will collaborate closely with R&D, legal, and regulatory teams to align IP strategy with business goals. Key Responsibilities: - Patent Drafting & Filing: - Draft and file patent applications in India and internationally (PCT, USPTO, EPO, etc.). - Prepare technical documents and claims in coordination with inventors and R&D personnel. - Patent Prosecution: - Manage the prosecution of filed patents, respond to office actions, and coordinate with external agents and global patent offices. - Ensure timely follow-up and compliance with deadlines for patent applications. - Patentability, FTO & Prior Art Searches: - Conduct comprehensive patentability assessments, FTO analyses, and prior art searches using various databases and tools. - Interpret search results and prepare reports to support R&D and regulatory decisions. - Collaboration & Strategic Input: - Identify and capture innovations for IP protection in collaboration with R&D teams. - Provide strategic input on IP matters in product development and lifecycle management. - Liaise with external counsel and internal stakeholders to align legal and scientific perspectives. - IP Database Management & Compliance: - Maintain and update IP databases and docketing systems to track all IP assets and deadlines. - Ensure full compliance with filing and prosecution requirements across jurisdictions. - Competitive Landscape Monitoring: - Continuously monitor the IP landscape and competitor filings to identify opportunities and threats. - Provide regular updates and insights to management and R&D teams. - Training & Compliance Support: - Support internal IP awareness initiatives, training sessions, and SOPs for R&D teams. - Ensure IP compliance across all stages of R&D, including documentation and lab practices. Preferred Skills & Attributes: - Strong understanding of Indian and international patent laws (US, EP, PCT). - Experience in pharmaceutical or chemical patent drafting and prosecution. - Proficient in IP search databases and analytical tools. - Excellent communication, legal writing, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate across departments. - An LLB or diploma in IPR is a strong advantage. Qualification: - M.Sc. in Chemistry; LLB preferred Experience: - 3-6 Years Industry: - Pharmaceutical Intellectual Property Rights (IPR),