Hiring Manager : Head of IP
The Role : To contribute and implement Intas b2b IP strategies regarding ongoing and future products. Within the IP team, to assist in actions for attacking / diminishing third-party IP rights. Furthermore, support in generation, prosecution, and defence of patents protecting Intas b2b patent portfolio.
The Successful Candidate Will :
- Prepare IP landscapes and Freedom-To-Operate (FTO) analysis for ongoing and future projects. Identification of products with IP opportunities.
- Draft (with support of external attorneys) patent applications, in relation to both Added-Value Medicines (AVM) and Generics (Gx’s) projects. Prosecution of patent applications before European Patent Office (EPO) and other national patent offices.
- Monitor IP assets of third companies. (In)validity assessments of third-party patents. Involvement in drafting oppositions (with support of external attorneys) and third-party observations.
- Provide support to litigation strategies.
- Answer IP queries, as required, to in-house key departments such as R&D (e.g. IP landscapes and FTOs), BD (e.g. prospective Day-1 launch dates), Regulatory (e.g. Regulatory Data Protection matters), and Operations.
- Monitor competitors' launches and dossier registrations.
- Review license and supply agreements, in collaboration with the Legal team.
- Monitor rapidly evolving IP case law & new initiatives in the IP arena – i.e. EPO / UPC / SPC caselaw; relevant national caselaw; new proposals for EU’s Pharmaceutical Legislation & SPCs, etc.
- Be willing to prepare for the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) (if not yet enrolled).
- Provide support in managing a yearly budget to address payment of executed IP actions.
Relevant Skills & Experience & Educational Background :
University Degree in Chemistry / Biochemistry / Pharmacy / Biology or similar. Candidates having a PhD would have preference over those not having a PhD.At least 2-3 years in a similar role in an industrial / pharmaceutical environment (including patent agencies).Excellent command of English.Ability to compile large amounts of IP information & extract conclusions & ability to communicate complex IP scenarios to non-expert colleagues / customers.Able to demonstrate that he / she can deliver results.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise with stakeholders at all levels and navigate complexity.Strong attention to detail and prioritization of a busy workload to meet tight deadlines.Good team player, but equally happy working autonomously.Motivated and adaptable – with the ability to follow up.J-18808-Ljbffr