Assistant General Counsel - IP

Catalent • Bridgewater, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time salaried position Based onsite out of Bridgewater, NJ or Morrisville, NC. The Assistant General Counsel – IP will partner closely with R&D, business, and legal stakeholders to support commercial transactions, manage Catalent’s global IP portfolio, support commercial and transactional activity, and drive operational excellence in IP processes and cost management. The Assistant General Counsel – IP will be the primary legal advisor on IP matters across a dynamic and fast-paced organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in life sciences IP, strong commercial instincts and business acumen, a demonstrated ability to independently lead complex IP matters and make sound risk‑based decisions. Our Bridgewater, NJ location is the corporate headquarters for Catalent Pharma Solutions. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, required.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Strong background in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or CDMO environments, required.
• Demonstrated experience with patent and trademark portfolio management, IP licensing, and commercial contracting.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 6+ years of relevant IP legal experience, including a combination of law firm and in‑house experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and support the negotiation and drafting of IP‑related provisions in a wide range of commercial agreements, including development, manufacturing, supply, collaboration, and services agreements.
• Lead inbound and outbound IP licensing matters, including advising on deal structure and risk, negotiating license terms, and developing and implementing standardized in‑licensing and out‑licensing frameworks and templates aligned with business strategy.
• Oversee the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications, manage global patent portfolios, and coordinate closely with external patent counsel to ensure strategic alignment and cost‑effective portfolio management.
• Manage trademark clearance, registration, maintenance, and enforcement activities, including oversight of global trademark portfolios and coordination with external trademark counsel.
• Provide IP risk assessment and strategic advice, including (directly and in collaboration with external counsel) on freedom‑to‑operate, validity, infringement, enforceability, and related IP matters.
• Provide IP due diligence, risk assessment, and transactional support for site acquisitions, divestitures, asset sales, and other strategic transactions, working closely with corporate, M&A, and business teams.
• Review and advise on external‑facing materials, including commercial communications and scientific publications, to ensure alignment with IP strategy and protection of Catalent’s intellectual property.
• Review, develop, and implement IP policies, guidelines, and procedures, and design and deliver IP trainings for R&D, commercial, and legal stakeholders to promote awareness and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Diverse, inclusive culture
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• WellHub - program to promote overall physical wellness
• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees