Job title : Procurement Specialist /Sr. Manager Intellectual Property & Patent
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The person procuring services related to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is typically responsible for acquiring external expertise to protect and manage an organizations intellectual property.
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IPR Service Categories:
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1. Patent prosecution and maintenance
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2. Trademark registration and protection
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3. Copyright protection and licensing
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4. Intellectual property litigation
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5. IPR strategy and advisory services
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Desirable Skills:
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1. Knowledge of IPR laws and regulations
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2. Procurement expertise
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3. Contract negotiation and management
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4. Analytical and problemsolving skills
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5. Communication and project management skills
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Roles & Responsibilities:
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Sourcing and engaging IPR service providers (e.g. law firms patent attorneys)
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Conducting Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for IPR services
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Evaluating and selecting IPR service providers
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Negotiating contracts and fees for IPR services
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Managing IPR budget and forecasting expenses
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Coordinating with external counsel on IPR matters
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Managing patent annuity and maintenance payments
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Ensuring timely delivery of IPR services
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Monitoring service provider performance and quality
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Resolving disputes or issues with service providers
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Collaborating with internal stakeholders (e.g. R&D marketing) on IPR matters
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Ensuring organizational compliance with IPR laws and regulations & procurement policies
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Identifying and mitigating IPR risks
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Developing and implementing IPR policies and procedures
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Conducting IPR audits and due diligence
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Maintaining accurate records and documentation of IPR services
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Managing IPRrelated contracts and agreements
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Processing invoices and payments for IPR services
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Reporting on IPR procurement performance and metrics
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Job title : Procurement Specialist/Sr. Manager Regulatory Medical Device
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The person procuring regulatory services for the medical device industry is typically responsible for acquiring external expertise to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Key roles and responsibilities include:
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Regulatory Service Categories:
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1. USFDA and international regulatory submissions (e.g. CE marking Health Canada)
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2. Clinical trial management and monitoring
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3. Quality management system (QMS) implementation and auditing
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4. Regulatory strategy and compliance consulting
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5. Medical device classification and labeling
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Desirable Skills:
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1. Knowledge of medical device regulations (e.g. FDA EU MDR ISO 13485
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2. Procurement expertise
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3. Contract negotiation and management
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4. Analytical and problemsolving skills
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5. Communication and project management skills
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Roles & Responsibilities:
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a) Procurement
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1. Sourcing and engaging regulatory consultants or service providers
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2. Conducting Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for regulatory services
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3. Evaluating and selecting regulatory service providers
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4. Negotiating contracts and fees for regulatory services
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5. Managing regulatory budget and forecasting expenses
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b)Regulatory Compliance:
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1. Ensuring compliance with FDA EU MDR ISO 13485 and other relevant regulations
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2. Managing regulatory documentation and submissions
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3. Coordinating with regulatory authorities (e.g.FDANotified Bodies)
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4. Conducting regulatory risk assessments and mitigation strategies
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5. Staying uptodate with regulatory changes and updates
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c) Vendor Management:
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1. Coordinating with external regulatory consultants or service providers
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2. Managing vendor performance and quality
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3. Ensuring timely delivery of regulatory services
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4. Resolving disputes or issues with vendors
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5. Conducting vendor audits and due diligence
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6. Ensuring timely Payment to Regulatory bodies
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d)Project Management:
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1. Managing regulatory projects from concept to completion
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2. Coordinating with crossfunctional teams (e.g. R&DRA quality manufacturing)
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3. Developing and implementing project plans and timelines
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4. Monitoring project progress and budgets
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5. Ensuring project deliverables meet regulatory requirements
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e)Communication and Collaboration:
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1. Collaborating with internal stakeholders (e.g.R&D RA quality manufacturing)
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2. Communicating regulatory requirements and changes to stakeholders
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3. Providing regulatory guidance and support to project teams
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4. Participating in regulatory audits and inspections
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5. Ensuring regulatory compliance across the organization
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