Intellectual Property Executive

Company Overview:

Hetero Drugs is an Indian pharmaceutical company and the world's largest producer of anti-retroviral drugs. Hetero's business includes APIs, generics, biosimilars, custom pharmaceutical services, and branded generics.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented IPM professional with a strong background in pharmaceutical formulation R&D. The candidate will be responsible for managing patent-related activities including drafting, filing, and prosecution, conducting FTO (Freedom to Operate) analyses, and supporting product development with robust IP strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and filing patent applications related to formulation and pharmaceutical products.
• Conducting patent invalidation studies and preparing oppositions.
• Preparing IP landscape and competitive intelligence reports to support R&D and business decisions.
• Performing FTO (Freedom to Operate) analyses for new and existing products.
• Reviewing patent certifications (Para IV filings, etc.) and handling label clearances in compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborating with formulation scientists, regulatory, legal, and business teams to align IP strategies with product goals.
• Monitoring and assessing third-party patent activity and alerting stakeholders to potential risks or opportunities.
• Assisting in response to patent litigation or regulatory queries as required.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics – mandatory) with 3–8 years of experience in IPM within a formulation R&D environment.
• Sound understanding of pharmaceutical patent law, Hatch-Waxman provisions, patent life-cycle management, and regulatory pathways.
• Experience in drafting, filing, and prosecuting patents in India, US, and EU.
• Knowledge of patent databases and tools (e.g., Derwent, PatBase, USPTO, Espacenet).
• Strong analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.

Job Title: Executive/ Sr Executive

Department: Intellectual Property Management / R&D

Reports To: General Manager

Experience: 3–8 Years

Qualification: M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics – Must)

Location: Jeedimetla, Hyderabad