Senior Manager/AGM Intellectual Property(IP) - Formulations

As a Senior Manager/AGM - Intellectual Property (IP) Formulations at Hetero Labs Ltd, located at Nexity Tower 30, Hitech City, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, you will be expected to demonstrate 10-15 years of experience in handling Intellectual Property (IP) activities for Formulations Business. Alternatively, a combined experience of 10-15 years in Intellectual Property (IP) activities for Formulations Business and Research & Development (Formulations) will be considered. Reporting directly to the Vice President of IP & Portfolio Management, your primary responsibilities will include managing Hetero's Patent litigations in the US and EU. Additionally, you will support Hetero's Business Development Team by conducting IP due diligence during In-Licensing and Out-Licensing Deals. Your tasks will involve conducting patent landscape analysis, freedom-to-operate assessments, and due diligence prior to litigations. You will be required to understand and analyze the patent landscape in the US and EU to develop effective litigation/opposition strategies. This will include engaging outside counsels, negotiating budgets with law firms, monitoring litigation progress, reviewing legal documents, and providing regular updates to the IP Head. Furthermore, you will be responsible for monitoring and tracking patent litigations and oppositions in the US or EU that may impact launch timelines. You will also extend support for IP due diligence with EU partners and address their queries effectively. To qualify for this position, you must hold a Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm.) degree. An additional qualification in Patent Law, Patent Agent, or LL.B. is preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, especially in presenting information clearly to European partners.,