Job Description Summary

Provide patent search and analysis support for FTO of projects for India as well as global markets.  Perform patents searches and analysis using various scientific and commercial patent databases (Scifinder, ARK patent intelligence, Total patent, free online country wise patent databases etc.). Devise FTO/other search strategies after understanding the product and provide timely information. Perform patent searches and analysis for FTO, patent landscape, prior art & patentability and preparing reports. Support patent drafting and patent prosecution. Support patent search and analysis for in-licensing and distribution deals. Tracking key blocking patents / applications and advising. Supporting communications/documentation with outside law firms. Providing patent expiry dates to business for ideation and new product identification. Work as a part of team for coordinating with R&D, Business for supporting FTO, IP due diligence and global prosecution of patents.  Provides support services and resolves patent matters for assigned. Provides support on devising the patent risk mitigation strategies for global and cross-regional projects. Provide docketing support for FTO projects.

Skills/Experience Requirements

Basic qualifications:

Post-Graduate/Master’s in pharmacyMust have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an intellectual property-patent function.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in working for developed (US/Europe) as well as emerging markets in pharma company.Excellent technical knowledge in the Pharma domainExcellent understanding of pharmaceutical dosage forms and APIExcellent understanding of patent search databasesExcellent understanding of preparing FTO search reports and patentability reports.Patent drafting/prosecution experience.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Willingness to learn and develop new skills.Self-motivated and detail oriented.Excellent team memberProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications.