Intellectual Property Senior Specialist

Job description / Role

Description

Join EVA Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to empowering the fight for health and well-being as a fundamental human right. Recognized and certified as a best place to work, we are committed to fostering a supportive and innovative environment for our team members.

Job summary:

We are seeking a passionate and talented senior intellectual property specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will contribute to our mission of enhancing human health and well-being, ensuring that we meet the highest standards of excellence in our industry.

Key responsibilities:

• Offering strategic guidance and expertise in the analysis of the generic market, including market entry strategies and competitive intelligence.
• Providing regulatory intelligence to support decision-making processes and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to integrate IP considerations into business strategies.
• Advising on R&D initiatives, including patent landscape analysis and potential risks.
• Identify, screen, and assess IP arising from research activities.
• Support due diligence activities and contribute to IP research.
• Support in handling the patent portfolio, including case analysis, preparation, prosecution, and post-grant activities.
• Assess intellectual property risks and opportunities to support business strategies and strengthen our competitive edge in global markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences or chemical engineering; postgraduate degree in IP is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years in patent / IP management, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent analytical ability, attention to detail, and business acumen; with the ability to integrate IP and business risks and considerations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; able to work independently or collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of patent laws, rules, and procedures.
• General understanding of pharma business practices and laws relating to the protection of intellectual property.
• Familiarity with the types of contracts involved in IP transactions.