Azurity Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceuticals
AssociateDirectorIP
“Associate Director - IP at Azurity Pharmaceuticals. Skills: Intellectual Property, Patent Strategy, Portfolio Management, IP Due Diligence. Manage IP portfolio. Lead IP strategy development”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Advanced degree in Pharmacy, 14–16 years relevant experience, Intellectual Property domain experience, Pharmaceutical industry experience
Nice to Have
Focus on formulations, Deep understanding of global patent systems, Indian patent system knowledge, US patent system knowledge, EP patent system knowledge, PCT patent system knowledge, Patent analysis expertise, Patent drafting expertise, Patent prosecution expertise, Litigation support expertise, P-IV litigations exposure, Global IP law expertise, Patent filing experience, Patent infringement analysis experience, Patent invalidity analysis experience, FTO analysis expertise, Orange Book navigation expertise, Regulatory IP alignment expertise, 505(b)(2) applications experience, Excellent analytical skills, Excellent communication skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Ability to work cross-functionally, Ability to work globally, Organizational skills, Time management skills, Manage multiple priorities, Meet tight deadlines, Problem-solving skills, Proactive mindset, Ability to lead teams, Ability to mentor teams, Set clear expectations, Provide continuous feedback, Foster professional growth, Interpersonal communication skills, Ability to influence, Ability to negotiate, Comfort working across time zones, Adapt to dynamic environment, Adapt to fast-paced environment
What You'll Do.
Lead IP strategy development
Execute IP strategies
Conduct IP due diligence
Support product selection
Support strategic partnerships
Oversee patent lifecycle management
Handle patent opposition
Strategically abandon patents
Guide new product opportunity identification
Enable lifecycle extension
Develop exclusivity strategies
Manage patent portfolio across geographies
Expand patent portfolio
Support lifecycle management strategies
Maximize product exclusivity
Perform prior art searches
Perform patentability assessments
Perform landscape analysis
Perform freedom-to-operate evaluations
Analyze Orange Book-listed patents
Analyze pending patent applications
Develop IP strategies for regulatory compliance
Generate risk assessment reports
Provide IP clearances for formulations
Provide IP clearances for synthesis routes
Provide IP clearances for polymorphs
Provide IP clearances for manufacturing processes
Analyze IP for non-infringement strategies
Analyze IP for patent invalidation strategies
Conduct IP landscape assessments
Conduct freedom-to-operate assessments
Provide strategic support on patent litigations
Support IPR proceedings
Support PGR proceedings
Develop claim construction arguments
Develop invalidity arguments
Leverage technical literature
Monitor ongoing litigations
Assess potential business impact
Oversee patent drafting activities
Oversee patent filing activities
Oversee patent prosecution activities
Oversee patent maintenance activities
Work with external counsel
Ensure high-quality filings
Ensure timely responses
Provide scientific input
Provide technical input
Respond to office actions
Review invention disclosures
Guide teams on patentability
Monitor global patent filings
Monitor competitor activities
Collaborate with R&D team
Identify patentable inventions
Formulate patentable strategies
Partner with R&D team
Identify opportunities for differentiated product filings
Support 505(b)(2) strategies
Support ANDA strategies
Engage with stakeholders
Support development of alternate strategies
Support workaround strategies for blocking IP
Monitor market trends
Monitor competitive developments
Conduct whitespace analysis
Conduct technology mapping
Identify new opportunities
Lead IP professionals
Mentor IP professionals
Ensure efficient workflows
Drive capability building within IP function
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; R&D team; Regulatory teams; Clinical teams; Legal teams; Global teams; Multidisciplinary teams
Communication Scope
Interpersonal communication
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