IP Specialist

Deliver high-quality, value-added information to Global Patent Attorneys and Scientists to support scientific and clinical publication reviews, perform import license applications data checks related to drugs and monitor for overall risk of early disclosures of any IP sensitive information externally.

Major Accountabilities:

• Search, compare and analyse information in a scientific area of relevance: chemistry (structure related search) or molecular biology, pharmaceutical sciences
• Manage timely delivery of detailed reviews for publishing scientific content externally, in support of active research programs or commercial products, based on in-house established search protocols
• Conduct, initially under supervision of a senior IP information analyst, review analysis determining the scope of searches and search results
• Clear understanding of the request and delivery of the results as per the business requirement
• Collaborate effectively with cross functional teams to ensure that the information needs of the Global scientists and attorneys are met in a timely and efficient manner
• Support in drafting and reviewing basic transactions and contracts

Minimum Requirement

• 5 to 7 years of experience in the Pharma/Biotech Industry, in functions related to patent and scientific information

• A basic understanding and interest in intellectual property, contracts including patents and copyrights

• Experience and interest using online and/or end-user patent and literature databases, internet resources (preferred), use and development of search tools

• Strong customer-service focus to build and sustain good working partnerships with key stakeholders and project teams
• Robust analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
• Well-developed research and critical thinking skills, with attention to detail to produce consistently accurate work
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Interpersonal skills (partnership, influence/persuasion, teamwork)
• Strong scientific background: Degree in biomedical/chemical/pharmaceutical sciences, ideally with Diploma in IP or Post Graduate Degree in biomedical/chemical sciences or BSc LLB.

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Division

Legal

Business Unit

Universal Hierarchy Node

Location

India

Site

Hyderabad (Office)

Company / Legal Entity

IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited

Functional Area

Legal & Intellectual Property & Compl.

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

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