Lead Intellectual Property Counsel

Role Summary

Lead Intellectual Property Counsel to join our Princeton, NJ office. The role will design and implement IP strategies to advance Dr. Reddy’s interests in affordable health care solutions, provide counsel on patent litigations in North America (small and large molecules), and oversee the full life-cycle of projects from selection to launch, with extensive interaction across Portfolio, R&D, Business Development, and Regulatory Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent litigations in North America, including ANDA/ANDS, 505(b)(2) and biosimilar litigations, and 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 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

Qualifications

• Educational qualification: Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited law school; licensed to practice in New Jersey or another state with eligibility to apply for limited New Jersey in-house counsel license; Registered to practice before the USPTO preferred
• Minimum work experience: 8+ years of patent litigation experience, including significant experience in Hatch-Waxman matters
• Skills & attributes: Patent litigation experience; significant Hatch-Waxman experience; ability to work independently; leadership by example
• Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering; degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar discipline preferred; advanced degree highly preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering (preferred)
• Juris Doctor (required)
• Advanced science or engineering degree (highly preferred)

Additional Requirements

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