Title:  Manager- IP Litigation (API)

Areas Of Responsibility

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Job Summary:

Managerial role in IP litigations – responsible for API related FTO evaluations & IP risk mapping across various countries, providing IP litigation support to various stakeholders, and managing the deliverables in time

Areas of Responsibilities:

• IP evaluation – Familiar with patent and literature search and knowledge of Scifinder, evaluation of process, intermediates, polymorph, and impurities.
• Detailed Freedom to Operate (FTO) evaluations for API –Interaction with FRD, PMO & Portfolio
• Identifying & reviewing key third party patents, early-stage evaluation of risks & mitigations
• Timely support to Portfolio, Business Development, R & D, PMO, Regulatory, and Commercial teams
• New Product Opportunity Identification for global markets based on IP scenarios
• IP Litigations – preparation & review of documents, discovery, monitoring, and interactions with counsels

Travel Estimate

Up to 10 %

Job Scope

Internal Interactions (within the organization)

Yes – with R &D, BD, PMO, RA, Portfolio, Commercial teams

External Interactions (outside the organization)

Yes – with outside IP attorneys

Geographical Scope

Global stakeholders

Financial Accountability (cost/revenue with exclusive authority)

NA

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

Master of Pharmacy or M.S. or M. Tech.

(Pharmaceutics or Chemistry preferred)

Specific Certification

P.G. Diploma in Patents Law (preferred)

Skills

Sound understanding of IP dynamics, technical skills, Good communication skills, Team player, Agility & adaptability

Experience

Around 10-12 years of relevant experience in API-IP domain

Your Success Matters to Us

At Sun Pharma, your success and well-being are our top priorities! We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth. Join us at Sun Pharma, where every day is an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting impact. Let’s create a brighter future together!