Director, Intellectual Property

Overview

Lupin is comprised of a fast growing, innovative and robust team of manufacturing, Research and Development and commercial divisions. Together these entities make up the generic and branded U.S. business. Lupin has a significant generic pipeline, and a branded focus on women’s health. Our first Research and Development facility in the US is located in Coral Springs, Florida which focuses on generic and branded orally inhaled and nasal drug products. Somerset, New Jersey is home to one of Fifteen commercial manufacturing sites globally and the only commercial manufacturing facility in the United States for Lupin, as well as additional Research and Development teams. Lupin is prided on being people-focused and centered around how impactful we are with our customers. Dollars are not a measure of success but rather the people we help along the way.

Responsibilities

Responsibilites: 

• The successful candidate will contribute to the success of the company’s IP strategy by developing and maintaining the company’s patent portfolio.
• Work with Research and Development to produce the most effective U.S. and foreign patent strategies and portfolios for company products and projects.
• Work closely with Research and Development to identify patentable inventions; participate in internal invention disclosure assessments; provide guidance regarding the patentability of inventions under review; prepare and prosecute high-quality, strategic patents (both utility and design); assign and efficiently manage work performed by outside law firms; review applications and prosecution materials prepared by outside counsel; provide technical and legal commentary to ensure overall application quality; work with the IP team to develop and implement patent strategies and processes; and work with R&D and other departments to understand business priorities and challenges to incorporate those into a comprehensive IP strategy.
• Support/lead in the development of patentability, validity, infringement, freedom-to-operate opinions, and requisite patent searching.
• Monitor competitor activity, initiating and controlling measures to invalidate third-party patent rights.
• Manage patent families and select patent portfolios on a global basis.
• Education of internal research and development teams about company IP policies and the importance of IP.
• Manage IP budget and set priorities for investment in intellectual property.
• The candidate will be located in Somerset, New Jersey.
• Travel is required and the candidate should be prepared to regularly travel to the company’s Research and Development facilities in Florida and the Netherlands.

Qualifications

Requirements

• D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.
• Advanced Science Degree (Chemistry, Biology or Pharmacy).
• At least 10 years of in-house legal experience and proven track record in IP management at a pharmaceutical company.
• Ideal candidate will also have some experience with devices or with engineering.
• Candidate should demonstrate very deep scientific understanding of chemistry and pharmaceuticals and an ability to rapidly acquire and apply new knowledge.
• Experience with preparation, prosecution, and e-filing of U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Experience in all aspects of IP counseling, including freedom to operate and validity opinions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent business judgment related to critical IP issues, and strategic thinking capability.
• Ability to be flexible and provide critical and clear IP advice to internal client groups.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.

Lupin  is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of the position generally include: standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. In some circumstances, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling may apply. This position may require lifting up to 15 pounds occasionally. Generally work is performed in an office environment.

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