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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories · 3 days ago

Lead Intellectual Property Counsel

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is dedicated to making healthcare more affordable and discovering innovative treatment options. They are seeking a Lead Intellectual Property Counsel to manage patent litigations and collaborate with stakeholders to implement IP strategies that advance the company's interests.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage patent litigations in North America, including ANDA/ANDS, 505(b)(2) and biosimilar litigations, including post-grant patent office proceedings by developing and implementing claims and defenses

Secure freedom-to-operate for Dr Reddy’s products, including clearance of Orange Book and unlisted patents for the bulk API, route of synthesis, finished dosage form and polymorphs

Prepare ANDA patent certifications and the corresponding notice letters and detailed statements

Examine patents, file histories, prior art, ongoing litigations, and citizen’s petitions for possible Paragraph IV and related strategies for ANDA/ANDS, 505(b)(2), and BPCIA products

Conduct IP due diligence and provide IP support towards business development activities

Manage drafting and prosecution of patent applications

Advise internal stakeholders on all aspects of pharmaceutical patent and regulatory law, including exclusivity issues and launch scenarios

Qualification

Patent litigation experienceHatch-Waxman mattersJuris DoctorRegistered patent attorneyLeadershipIndependent work

Required

A Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited law school and licensed to practice in New Jersey or in at least one other state with eligibility to apply for limited New Jersey in-house counsel legal license

Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office preferred

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering

8+ years of patent litigation experience, including significant experience in Hatch-Waxman matters

Patent litigation experience

Significant experience in Hatch-Waxman matters

Exhibit leadership by example, effort and attitude

Ability to work independently

Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of U.S. or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa transfer or sponsorship, now or in the future