IP Project Manager

IPDepartment: Legal

Position:  IP Project Manager

Direct Supervisor: Chief IP Counsel

JOB SUMMARY   工作简介

To manage and support patent prosecution, IP transactions, commercial litigation & innovation, and research projects (from pre-clinical to post-approval clinical studies) in China

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES / 主要职责

Key Result Areas(in order of importance)

1. IP drafting/prosecution

2. R&D, MA projects (from pre-clinical to post-approval clinical studies)

3. IP transactions

4. Commercial innovations

5. Commercial litigation

Key Tasks

• Manage and support IP prosecution matters in China
• Work with Global IP on PCTs entering CN national phase
• Prepare and prosecute IP applications on inventions arising from early discovery programs and innovations in China
• Evaluate and advise on potential IP risks & opportunities risks arising from local research studies, including preclinical studies, clinical trials, post-approval studies
• Prepare, review and revise IP agreements in collaborations with third-parties
• Advice and support commercial innovations, identify, capture and protect arising new IP
• Work cross-functions, including with CDE and regulatory affairs, in support of patent-linkage litigation; manage new product patent registration and PTE application

Job requirements /工 作 要 求 

• Academic / Professional qualification / 学 历 / 专 业 资 格: patent bar qualifications and an advanced science degree (Ph.D. preferred) in the relevant field (life sciences, medicinal chemistry, molecular biology, medical sciences)
• Technical / skill training / 技 术 / 技 能 训 练:
• Practical experiences with the Chinese patent system; extensive and in-depth experience in patent drafting and patent prosecution in China, with a focus on the pharmaceutical industry, prosecution experiences in digital/AI life science a plus.
• IP transaction experience in agreement/contract/license analysis/review/drafting
• Project management skills, experiences in IP docketing and administration
• Cross-function working experiences, especially in the field of CDE, drug administrative law and regulations, and regulatory affairs
• Effective, analytical, good presentation and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team; and to learn new things under pressure within a short period of time
• Strong organizational and time management skills with creativity, resourcefulness to successfully prioritize and manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
• Working experience (No. of years / 年 资, Job function / 工 作 功 能, Business types / 业 务 种 类 ) : at least 8 years of practice experience as IP attorney/counsel at a reputable company or IP law firm. Essential     必 需  : Project management; patent drafting & prosecution, IP experience in life sciences Desirable    理 想 : Certified attorney or/and patent agent with practicing experience; work experience at a reputable IP firm, a biotech or pharmaceutical company
• - Language ability / 语 言 能 力: fluent in spoken/written Chinese/English
• - Computer literacy / 电 脑 知 识
• - Others / 其 他

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

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.