Intellectual Property IP Attorney

Job Summary:

The Intellectual Property (IP) will oversee all legal aspects related to patents trademarks copyrights and trade secrets within the pharmaceutical sector. This role requires an individual with executive presence and strong patent & IP legal skills combined with a handson work ethic. The role requires expertise in patent law FDA regulations and pharmaceutical intellectual property protection.

Must have the ability to work seamlessly in a crossfunctional business environment be highly innovative and be wellversed in pharmaceutical new product development processes patent procurement enforcement and monetization while staying aligned with the overall business strategy. An experienced patent practitioner with formulation development experience and a highlevel of sophisticated judgment on patent matters and an ability to think strategically while managing through ambiguity to develop pragmatic solutions. Will be a team player who can build strong professional relationships with the pharmaceutical development team corporate legal senior executives external counsel and colleagues at all levels across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Examines patents file histories prior art ongoing litigations and citizens petitions to inform related strategies for the development of 505(b)1 and 505(b)2 product applications and/or potential product acquisitions.
• Assists in assessing and guiding formulation development in view of patents and potential future strategic litigation (HatchWaxman inclusive).
• Secures freedomtooperate and patent analyses for inhouse products and potential product or technology acquisitions.
• Assists R&D in the assessment of patents relating to bulk API route of synthesis finished dosage forms and polymorphs.
• Designs and manages prior art searches for targeted technologies or products.
• Partners with legal and regulatory affairs for the preparation of Orange Book listings and patent certifications along with the corresponding notice letters and detailed statements
• Drafts and file global patent applications and secures patent rights for same.
• Provide legal counsel on trademark protection copyrights and trade secrets.
• Oversee patent litigation and disputes.
• Monitor legislative changes affecting pharmaceutical intellectual property.

Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor from a recognized accredited law school is required.
• Minimum of a Masters Degree in Pharmaceutics Chemistry Biochemistry or similar discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years experience preferably a combination of private and corporate practices and including HatchWaxman experience.
• 5 years of experience in patent and intellectual property law preferably in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Strong knowledge of patent prosecution FDA regulations and IP litigation.
• Excellent negotiation communication and analytical skills.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by colleagues assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Aquestive reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

As part of Aquestives employment process final candidate will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to employment commencing. Please Note: Aquestive is a drugfree workplace and has a drug free workplace policy in place.

Aquestive provides equal employment opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors which may include but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidates relevant skills experience and education.