Lead Intellectual Property Counsel
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Full-time
Remote friendly (Princeton, NJ)
United States
Corporate Functions
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Role Summary
Lead Intellectual Property Counsel will join the Princeton, NJ office and report to the Head of Intellectual Property for North America. The role focuses on designing and implementing IP strategies to advance Dr. Reddy’s interests, including counsel on patent litigations in North America and management of the full project life-cycle from selection to launch.
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
Qualifications
- Educational qualification: 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. Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar discipline preferred. Advanced degree highly preferred
- Minimum work experience: 8+ years of patent litigation experience, including significant experience in Hatch-Waxman matters
Skills
- Patent litigation experience
- Significant experience in Hatch-Waxman matters
- Exhibit leadership by example, effort and attitude
- Ability to work independently
Education
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
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