The Role : To contribute and implement Intas b2b IP strategies regarding ongoing and future products. Within the IP team, to assist in actions for attacking / diminishing third-party IP rights. Furthermore, support in generation, prosecution and defence of patents protecting Intas b2b patent portfolio.
The Successful Candidate Will :
1. Prepare IP landscapes and Freedom-To-Operate (FTO) analysis for ongoing and future projects. Identification of products with IP opportunities.
2. Draft (with support of external attorneys) patent applications, in relation to both Added-Value Medicines (AVM) and Generics (Gx’s) projects. Prosecution of patent applications before European Patent Office (EPO) and other national patent offices.
3. Monitor IP assets of third companies. (In)validity assessments of third-party patents. Involvement in drafting oppositions (with support of external attorneys) and third-party observations.
4. Provide support to litigation strategies.
5. Answer IP queries, as required, to in-house key departments such as R&D (e.g. IP landscapes and FTO’s), BD (e.g. prospective Day-1 launch dates), Regulatory (e.g. Regulatory Data Protection matters) and Operations.
6. Monitor competitor launches and dossier registrations.
7. Review license and supply agreements, in collaboration with the Legal team.
8. Monitor rapidly evolving IP case law & new initiatives in the IP arena – i.e. EPO / UPC / SPC caselaw; relevant national caselaw; new proposal for EU’s Pharmaceutical Legislation & SPC’s, etc.
9. Be willing to prepare for the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) (if not yet enrolled).
10. Provide support in managing a yearly budget to address payment of executed IP actions.
Relevant Skills & Experience & Educational Background :
1. University Degree in Chemistry / Biochemistry / Pharmacy / Biology or similar. Candidates having a PhD would have preference over those not having a PhD.
2. At least 2-3 years in a similar role in an industrial / pharmaceutical environment (including patent agencies).
3. Excellent command of English.
4. Ability to compile large amounts of IP information & extract conclusions & communicate complex IP scenarios to non-expert colleagues / customers.
5. Able to demonstrate that he / she can deliver results.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise with stakeholders at all levels and navigate complexity.
7. Strong attention to detail and prioritization of a busy workload to meet tight deadlines.
8. Good team player, but equally happy working autonomously.
9. Motivated and adaptable – with the ability to follow up.
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