Senior Director Group Lead Intellectual Property Counsel
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Job Location:
Princeton, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Group Lead Intellectual Property Counsel for North America business. This role will partner closely with crossfunctional leaders to design direct and execute robust IP strategies that protect and advance Dr. Reddys mission of providing affordable and innovative healthcare solutions.
The Group Lead will play a pivotal role in guiding patent litigation strategy across North America (small and large molecules) overseeing the full IP life cycle from project identification to commercial launch. This position requires strong collaboration with Portfolio R&D Regulatory Affairs Business Development and external legal partners and demands strong leadership capabilities technical insight and strategic foresight.
Responsibilities:
- Define and execute longterm IP strategies to support business growth competitive positioning and risk mitigation
- Manage a docket of North America patent litigation matters including ANDA/ANDS 505(b)(2) biosimilar and other Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA litigations
- Guide the development and implementation of legal claims defenses and litigation strategies including management of external counsel
- Ensure freedomtooperate (FTO) for Dr. Reddys products across APIs synthetic routes formulations and polymorphs
- Supervise and guide drafting prosecution and maintenance of patent applications in coordination with R&D and global teams
- Lead IP due diligence for inlicensing partnerships and other strategic collaborations
- Provide seniorlevel IP input to commercial teams to support portfolio shaping launch planning and deal evaluations
- Act as a key partner to R&D Regulatory Affairs Portfolio and Business Development teams to ensure alignment of IP strategy with scientific and business priorities
- Counsel internal partners on regulatory and patent law matters exclusive frameworks litigation risks and launch pathway scenarios
Qualifications :
Educational qualification:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice in New Jersey or at least one U.S. state with eligibility for the New Jersey inhouse counsel license
- Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) strongly preferred
- Bachelors or higher degree in Science or Engineering required; Chemistry Biochemistry or related disciplines preferred
- Advanced scientific degree (MS or PhD) highly desirable
Minimum work experience:
- 12 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical patent law including extensive HatchWaxman and BPCIA litigation experience
- Prior experience leading teams or managing complex multistakeholder IP programs strongly preferred
- Demonstrated track record in developing and executing successful IP strategies in the generic branded or biosimilar pharmaceutical space
- Experience in IPR proceedings preferred
Skills & attributes:
- Deep expertise in patent litigation prosecution regulatory exclusivities and pharmaceutical law
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire teams and influence at senior level
- Highly strategic mindset with the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
- Strong analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholdermanagement abilities
- High degree of independence ownership and professional judgment
Incumbent must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of U.S. or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Incumbent should be willing to work in person from our Princeton NJ office
Additional Information :
Laboratories offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined on the basis of role experience skill set and location. Additionally employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including comprehensive health care coverage retirement savings plan and leave benefits. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Our Work Culture
Ask any employee at Dr. Reddys why they come to work every day and theyll say because Good Health Cant Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives and were always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system they can make magic.
Equal Opportunity Employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
For more details please visit our career website at
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Information Technology
- Oversight
- Professional Development
- Account Management
- Client Relationships
- Project Management
- Strategic Initiatives
- Ensure Compliance
- Program Development
- KPI
- Product Development
- Direct Reports
- Strategic Development
- Special projects
About Company
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Cant Wa ... View more
