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As a Manager - IP at PopVax, an Indian biotechnology company based in Hyderabad, your role involves: - Drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications across multiple jurisdictions, including India, the US, and Europe - Providing assessments and opinions on patent validity/invalidity, patentability, and freedom-to-operate - Identifying FTO issues proactively and developing risk mitigation strategies - Managing outside counsel work related to patent prosecution and contested proceedings - Conducting patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity/invalidity, & state-of-the art searches, including bio-sequence searches, and preparing search reports - Performing infringement analysis and preparing claim charts and maps - Interacting with multidisciplinary teams involving R&D, Manufacturing, Clinical, and Regulatory, and advising on IP issues Qualifications and Skills required for this position: - A Masters degree in biotechnology or a similar field is required - A patent agent qualification and/or law degree are preferred but not mandatory - 5-8 years of core experience in drafting and prosecution in biotechnology or life sciences domain - Experience handling contested proceedings is preferred, but not mandatory - A good understanding of US and European patent laws - The ability to work well in a team as well as independently pursue tasks and projects when necessary, without close supervision - Complete fluency in English, with excellent oral and written communication skills, and an eye for detail - The ability to work in a highly-demanding and dynamic environment under challenging timelines PopVax is a unique Indian biotechnology company that operates at the forefront of protein design and nucleic acid therapeutics. The team at PopVax, led by industry experts, is focused on developing novel biomedicines to save lives and revolutionize translational biology research. Joining the IP team at PopVax presents an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, define IP strategy, and manage a growing patent portfolio in a collaborative and challenging environment. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health insurance, and a collaborative work environment dedicated to solving multidisciplinary challenges in mRNA platform technology.,
