Lead Intellectual Property Counsel

At Dr. Reddy's "Good Health Can't Wait"
By joining Dr. Reddy’s, you will contribute to making the breakthroughs of tomorrow a reality today! From making medicines more affordable to discovering innovative treatment options to satisfy unmet medical needs, we are dedicated to helping people lead longer and healthier lives. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals ready to inspire, ready to make a difference for their community and every community.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Dr. Reddy’s, we are deeply committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and is valued for their contributions to the team.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the role and are open to exploring candidates with a less traditional background. 

We are seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel to join our Princeton, NJ office . This role will report directly to the Head of Intellectual Property for North America
As an Attorney in the IP department, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement IP strategies to advance Dr. Reddy’s interest to provide affordable health care solutions.  This role will provide counsel on patent litigations in North America (both small and large molecule), and be responsible for the entire life-cycle of a project from selection to launch and will require extensive interaction with Portfolio, R&D, Business Development, and Regulatory Affairs. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage patent litigations in North America, including ANDA/ANDS, 505(b)(2) and biosimilar litigations, including post-grant patent office proceedings by developing and implementing claims and defenses
• Secure freedom-to-operate for Dr Reddy’s products, including clearance of Orange Book and unlisted patents for the bulk API, route of synthesis, finished dosage form and polymorphs
• Prepare ANDA patent certifications and the corresponding notice letters and detailed statements
•  Examine patents, file histories, prior art, ongoing litigations, and citizen’s petitions for possible Paragraph IV and related strategies for ANDA/ANDS, 505(b)(2), and BPCIA products
• Conduct IP due diligence and provide IP support towards business development activities
• Manage drafting and prosecution of patent applications
•  Advise internal stakeholders on all aspects of pharmaceutical patent and regulatory law, including exclusivity issues and launch scenarios

Educational qualification: A Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited law school and licensed to practice in New Jersey or in at least one other state with eligibility to apply for limited New Jersey in-house counsel legal license. Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office preferred
. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering. Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar discipline preferred. Advanced degree highly preferred
 

Minimum work experience: 8+ years of patent litigation experience, including significant experience in Hatch-Waxman matters

Skills & attributes:

• Patent litigation experience.
• Significant experience in Hatch-Waxman matters.
• Exhibit leadership by example, effort and attitude.
• Ability to work independently.

The annual base salary range for this position is expected to be between USD$175,000 - USD$210,000 at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, depending on experience, and skills. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits.

Dr.Reddy's Laboratories Inc operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, department and individual performance.

This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Our Work Culture
Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t 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 we’re 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.

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