Patent Counsel
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
August 19, 2026
Remote friendly (Bridgewater, NJ)
United States
Corporate Functions
Essential Functions:
- IP Strategy Development & Portfolio Management: Develop and implement global IP strategies for pipeline and marketed products; build/manage/optimize a high-value patent portfolio aligned with R&D and commercialization; advise on lifecycle management; identify opportunities to strengthen competitive positioning.
- Patent Prosecution & Counseling: Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications in the US and other jurisdictions (with foreign associates); advise on claim scope, patentability, and jurisdictional considerations; run invention disclosure sessions with scientists; ensure prosecution consistency/quality across jurisdictions.
- Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) & Risk Assessment: Lead FTO analyses for development candidates and commercial products; provide actionable guidance on IP risks and mitigation; monitor competitor IP and emerging technologies; support due diligence for licensing, partnerships, and M&A.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Keep current with developing patent law; assess in-licensing opportunities/due diligence; provide periodic litigation support; assist with IP training.
Qualifications:
- Education: JD from an ABA-accredited law school (required); BS/BA in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or pharmacy (required).
- Experience: 5+ years advising pharmaceutical clients (law firm or in-house).
- Specialized Knowledge: Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the US and foreign jurisdictions; manage multiple projects and provide timely R&D/senior management advice.
- Licenses: USPTO registration/license; license to practice in a US state (preferably NJ).
This is a hybrid role (3 days/week in Bridgewater office). Salary: $250,000–$280,000/year; short-term incentive (bonus/performance award) and long-term incentive (RSUs) within first 12 months. Benefits include health/insurance and 401(k) matching.
- IP Strategy Development & Portfolio Management: Develop and implement global IP strategies for pipeline and marketed products; build/manage/optimize a high-value patent portfolio aligned with R&D and commercialization; advise on lifecycle management; identify opportunities to strengthen competitive positioning.
- Patent Prosecution & Counseling: Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications in the US and other jurisdictions (with foreign associates); advise on claim scope, patentability, and jurisdictional considerations; run invention disclosure sessions with scientists; ensure prosecution consistency/quality across jurisdictions.
- Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) & Risk Assessment: Lead FTO analyses for development candidates and commercial products; provide actionable guidance on IP risks and mitigation; monitor competitor IP and emerging technologies; support due diligence for licensing, partnerships, and M&A.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Keep current with developing patent law; assess in-licensing opportunities/due diligence; provide periodic litigation support; assist with IP training.
Qualifications:
- Education: JD from an ABA-accredited law school (required); BS/BA in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or pharmacy (required).
- Experience: 5+ years advising pharmaceutical clients (law firm or in-house).
- Specialized Knowledge: Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the US and foreign jurisdictions; manage multiple projects and provide timely R&D/senior management advice.
- Licenses: USPTO registration/license; license to practice in a US state (preferably NJ).
This is a hybrid role (3 days/week in Bridgewater office). Salary: $250,000–$280,000/year; short-term incentive (bonus/performance award) and long-term incentive (RSUs) within first 12 months. Benefits include health/insurance and 401(k) matching.