Senior Specialist Intellectual Property Management

Company Description Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations Each of our 24 000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can t Wait We started in 1984 with a modest investment 20 employees and a bold vision Today we have research and development centres manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries For nearly four decades we have stood for access affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science progressive people practices and robust corporate governance As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption we see an opportunity - to strengthen our core further the next steps and to build the future the new bets The Next and the New is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice - purpose-driven future-ready and sustainable Our aim is to reach over 1 5 Bn patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people planet and purpose - helping us conserve precious resources serve our patients create value for stakeholders give back to society fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency Dr Reddy s maintains a work environment free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer We are committed to employ nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race colour religion nationality sex age disability status genetics sexual orientation gender expression citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law s of the country we operate in We treasure every talent and recognize merit and diversity in our organization We are seeking a Senior Specialist Intellectual Property for our North America Group NAG The incumbent will be based in India and report to the Lead Intellectual Property Counsel - North America As a Senior Specialist in the IP department you will collaborate with US Counsel and internal stakeholders to design and implement IP strategies to advance Dr Reddy s interest in providing affordable health care solutions Roles Responsibilities Work with US Counsel in managing ANDA 505 b 2 BPCIA and PM NOC patent litigations including post-grant patent office proceedings by developing and implementing claims and defenses Assist in discovery witness preparations and competitive landscape analysis Identify strategies related to Paragraph IV certifications and Section viii carve-outs Work with US Counsel and DRL R D in securing 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 Conduct prior art patentability landscape and freedom-to-operate searches Examine patents file histories prior art ongoing litigations and citizen s petitions for possible Paragraph IV and related strategies for ANDA and 505 b 2 products Develop and provide IP inputs as part of product selection Provide IP prosecution strategy including by collaborating with R D on innovation and drafting patent applications Conduct IP due diligence and provide IP support towards business development activities Qualifications Educational qualification Advanced Degree in pharmaceutics pharmacology pharmaceutical chemistry or similar discipline required MS or PhD LLB preferred Minimum work Experience 14 years of experience working with life science biotechnology and or pharmaceutical companies in Intellectual Property is required wherein 6 years were spent assisting on complex intellectual property issues for the United States litigations Skills attributes Technical Skills Experience in Intellectual Property IP domain Experience developing strategies for and assisting in the management of ANDA litigations in the US Skilled in infringement invalidity analysis freedom to operate filing and prosecution Market launch analysis Experience leading product Identification and selection in perspective of complex Injectable inhalation OSDs in different geographies Sound knowledge of technologies used in various dosage forms Due diligence experience for North America region Experience with both small molecules and biologics not required but preferred Behavioural Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Good Negotiation and Influencing skills Ability to work collaboratively with Regulatory and cross-functional teams across US - India time zones People management skills Additional Information Benefits Offered At Dr Reddy s we actively help to catalyze your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs The benefits you will enjoy at Dr Reddy s are on par with the best industry standards They include among other things and other essential equipment joining relocation support family support Maternity Paternity benefits learning and development opportunities medical coverage for yourself and your family life coverage for yourself Our Work Culture Ask any employee at Dr Reddy s why they come to work every day and they ll say because Good Health Can t Wait This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives and we re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit And to do this we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system they can make magic For more details please visit our career website at https careers drreddys com