Analyst IPM

Job Summary We are looking for a dynamic individual to join the Biologics IPM (Intellectual Property Management) Team, adept in deriving the LOE dates for pipeline Biological products.

The ideal candidate will prepare non-infringement opinions, facilitate development of alternate process and formulations, and drive the filing and prosecution of patent applications, aiming to alert the organization to potential 3rd party IP threats and enable early product launches in regulated and key emerging markets.

Roles & Responsibilities • You will be responsible for designing and implementing search strategy to identify the patents relevant to a product/process.

•You will be responsible for preparing and maintaining database of all 3rd party patents that might block the launch of product in countries of interest.

•You will prepare detailed landscape and freedom to operate reports on pipeline products/process.

•You will interact closely with the R&D (Research and Development) team in developing an alternate process, to work around the blocking patents.

•You will be responsible for identifying patentable inventions from in-house R&D process development, performing patentability search, and drafting patent applications.

•Your role includes prosecuting the patent application in various patent offices.

Your responsibilities include performing prior art searches and providing other inputs required for preparation of invalidation grounds for blocking patents.

•Your responsibilities include maintaining assigned IP portfolio records, filing and prosecution deadlines, annuity information and status reports • Your responsibilities include tracking patent application prosecution and patent litigation in various jurisdictions, changes in patent/regulatory laws and evaluating their impact on the launch plans of pipeline products.

•You will support IP due diligence by screening relevant patents and applications, reviewing standard IP documents, preparing checklists, risk summaries and queries, and coordinating inputs from cross-functional stakeholders.

•Your responsibilities include keeping abreast of evolving patent jurisprudence and actively participating in continued learning initiatives in the team.

Educational qualification: M.Sc. in Biotechnology or allied Life Sciences subjects; a qualified Indian Patent Agent and/or PG Diploma in patents law is preferred Minimum work experience : 2 to 5 years’ experience in handling biopharmaceutical IP issues Skills & attributes: Technical Skills • Proficiency in devising IP search strategies and conduct comprehensive searches.

•Capability to identify blocking IP and contribute to building an effective IP strategy.

Experience in preparing various IP reports, such as FTO, patentability, and other relevant analyses.

•Ability to prepare preliminary patent drafts, manage the filing process, and engage in patent prosecution activities to protect IP.

•Skill in tracking the technology and IP space, providing Competitive Intelligence (CI) inputs to support strategic decision-making.

•Ability to support in securing other IPRs (such as Design, Trademark, and Copyright), publication activities, and CI initiatives related to IP.

Behavioural Skills • Proficiency in addressing complex challenges through analytical thinking and effective problem-solving.

•Effective communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration and understanding.

•Ability to identify opportunities and take prompt action, displaying a proactive approach.

•Ability to think strategically and critically, connecting the dots to innovate for unmet needs.

•Ability to acquire new skills and is a quick learner, excelling in deliverables.

•Ability to connect with people and is result-oriented, achieving outcomes effectively.