Assoc. Director /Sr. Manager - IP

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• Manage and support adversarial IP activities in China and International markets
• Support IP and regulatory matters in new modalities medicines (e.g. cell therapies)
• Support all aspects of IP litigation, invalidation and administrative proceedings
• Advice on all settlement/licensing matters relating to IP proceedings
• Develop and implement IP litigation strategies for key products
• Manage and work with outside litigation council to implement corporate strategies
• Forge and foster relationships with external and internal partners in support of IP policies and strategies internationally
• Persistently partner with and counsel BUs on opportunities to protect inventions
• Provide IP support in transaction opportunities, evaluation of in-licensing opportunities, negotiation support, contract drafting during active transactions

JOB REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES

• Practical experience with the Chinese (or ex-China) IP system; experience with patent invalidation and reexamination proceedings; in-depth understanding of patent prosecution practices in China
• Knowledge and experience with IP and legal issues in new modalities medicines
• Familiarity with IP law trends and development, skills to search, analyze and synthesize patent information on pharmaceutical products
• Strong customer-service orientation to build and sustain good working partnerships with key stakeholders and project teams
• Effective analytical, presentation and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively, independently and collaboratively
• Strong organization and time management skills with flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness to successfully prioritize and manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously​

Working experience

at least 8 years of practice experience as IP attorney/counsel at a reputable IP law firm and/or biotech/pharmaceutical company

• Essential: patent litigation and/or prosecution experience; experience with all aspects of
• Desirable:

- Certified patent attorney with practical work experience at a reputable IP firm or biotech/pharmaceutical company;

- In-depth knowledge and experience with IP/legal issues in regulatory, pre- and clinical research relating to new modalities medicines.

• Language ability: fluent in spoken/written English

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.