Director / Lead Intellectual Property Counsel
Core
Lead IP Counsel managing patent litigation and lifecycle strategy for pharmaceutical products in North America.
Role type
Senior in-house IP attorney (pharmaceuticals)
Builds
Patent litigation strategies, freedom-to-operate clearances, and regulatory filings for drug products
Domain
Pharmaceuticals / Intellectual Property Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Patent litigation, Hatch-Waxman matters, ANDA/ANDS strategy, 505(b)(2) litigation, biosimilar litigation, post-grant proceedings, freedom-to-operate analysis, Orange Book clearance, patent prosecution, IP due diligence
Preferred skills
Chemistry or Biochemistry background, advanced degree
Technologies
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) practice
Responsibilities
Manage patent litigations (ANDA, 505(b)(2), biosimilars), secure freedom-to-operate, prepare ANDA certifications, examine prior art for Paragraph IV strategies, conduct IP due diligence, manage patent prosecution, advise on exclusivity and launch scenarios
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
