(Senior) IP Litigation Manager

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

·Work with Global IP on PCTs entering CN national phase

·Prepare and prosecute patent applications on inventions arising from early discovery programs in China

·Advise and take a lead in patent reexamination and invalidation proceedings

·Performs IP DD on local & global BD projects

·Assist develop and implement good patent filing practices

·Manage and work with outside council to implement corporate filing and prosecution strategies

·Persistently partner, challenge and counsel BUs on opportunities to protect inventions

·Manage, maintain and evaluate local patent portfolios

·Proactively monitor, gather and analyze IP CI on related products

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

·Practical experiences with the Chinese patent system; demonstrated extensive and in-depth experience with patent drafting and patent prosecution in the pharmaceutical space

·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 independently as well as collaboratively in a team

·Strong organization and time management skills with flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness to successfully prioritize and manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.

·       Patent bar qualifications and an advanced science degree in the relevant field (life sciences, molecular biology, cell/gene therapies)

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.