Intellectual Property Executive R&D

HETERO LABS LIMITED - India

  • Hyderabad, Telangana
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Company Overview:Hetero Drugs is an Indian company and the world's largest producer of anti-retroviral drugs. Hetero's business includes APIs, generics, biosimilars, custom pharmaceutical services, and branded generics.Job Summary:We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented IPM professional with a strongbackground in pharmaceutical formulation R&D. The candidate will be responsible formanaging patent-related activities including drafting, filing, and prosecution, conducting FTO(Freedom to Operate) analyses, and supporting product development with robust IPstrategies.Key Responsibilities:
  • Drafting and filing patent applications related to formulation and pharmaceutical
products.
  • Conducting patent invalidation studies and preparing oppositions.
  • Preparing IP landscape and competitive intelligence reports to support R&D and
business decisions.
  • Performing FTO (Freedom to Operate) analyses for new and existing products.
  • Reviewing patent certifications (Para IV filings, etc.) and handling label clearances in
compliance with regulatory frameworks.
  • Collaborating with formulation scientists, regulatory, legal, and business teams to
align IP strategies with product goals.
  • Monitoring and assessing third-party patent activity and alerting stakeholders to
potential risks or opportunities.
  • Assisting in response to patent litigation or regulatory queries as required.
Desired Candidate Profile:
  • M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics mandatory) with 38 years of experience in IPM within a
formulation R&D environment.
  • Sound understanding of pharmaceutical patent law, Hatch-Waxman provisions, patent
life-cycle management, and regulatory pathways.
  • Experience in drafting, filing, and prosecuting patents in India, US, and EU.
  • Knowledge of patent databases and tools (e.g., Derwent, PatBase, USPTO,
Espacenet).
  • Strong analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.
Job Title: Executive/ Sr ExecutiveDepartment: Intellectual Property Management / R&DReports To: General ManagerExperience: 38 YearsQualification: M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics Must)Location: Jeedimetla, Hyderabad

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