Patent Counsel
Amneal India•Bridgewater, NJ
•$250,000 - $280,000
About The Position
The Patent Counsel is a senior level role within the Intellectual Property Function of Amneal. The day-to-day focus is (i) providing IP guidance to scientists and senior management in R&D to support the development of specialty pharmaceutical products, (ii) developing patent portfolios to protect Amneal assets, including drafting and prosecution patent applications; and (iii) working with management to screen and select new product candidates, both internally developed and external opportunities.
Requirements
- Senior level role
- Provide IP guidance to scientists and senior management in R&D
- Develop patent portfolios to protect Amneal assets
- Drafting and prosecution patent applications
- Work with management to screen and select new product candidates
- Assess in-licensing opportunities/associated due diligence activities
- Provide periodic litigation support
- Assist in training on various IP related topics
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive global IP strategies supporting pipeline and marketed products
- Build, manage, and optimize a high-value patent portfolio aligned with R&D and commercialization priorities
- Advise on lifecycle management strategies
- Identify opportunities to strengthen competitive positioning
- Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications in the US and in other jurisdictions with foreign associates
- Provide strategic advice on claim scope, patentability, and jurisdictional considerations
- Conduct invention disclosure sessions with scientists to identify patentable innovations
- Ensure consistency and quality in prosecution strategy across jurisdictions
- Lead FTO analyses to assess potential infringement risks for development candidates and commercial products
- Provide clear, actionable guidance on IP risks and mitigation strategies
- Monitor competitor IP landscapes and emerging technologies to inform business decisions
- Support due diligence activities for licensing, partnerships, and M&A transactions
- Keep current with developing patent law
- Assess in-licensing opportunities/associated due diligence activities
- Provide periodic litigation support
- Assist in training on various IP related topics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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