Patent Counsel

Amneal

2d • Hybrid

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

• Juris Doctor ABA accredited law school
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) Undergraduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy
• 5 years or more in Experience in a law firm/pharmaceutical company legal department advising pharmaceutical clients
• Drafting and Prosecuting Patent applications in the US and foreign jurisdictions
• Ability to manage multiple projects and provide timely advice to R&D and senior management
• License to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• License to practice law in one of the 50 states, preferably NJ

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

Benefits

• short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award
• long-term incentive award, such as restricted stock units
• comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program
• above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits
• significant 401(k) matching contribution
• programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior