IP Manager – Formulations – Pharma Solutions

Experience: 8–12 Years
Qualification: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related Life Sciences
Preferred Experience: Pharmaceutical Patent Landscaping, Claim Analysis, FTO & Formulations

Role Summary

Lead intellectual property assessment for pharmaceutical and life-sciences products, supporting product selection, formulation strategy, patent risk assessment, market entry, and design-around opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain pharmaceutical patent landscapes.
• Analyze patents, claims, patent families, legal status, expiry, and market risks.
• Conduct preliminary Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) and infringement assessments.
• Support formulation and process teams with patent and design-around guidance.
• Coordinate with external patent counsel on FTO, non-infringement, patentability, and prosecution.
• Monitor competitor filings, regulatory exclusivities, and patent developments.
• Support patent challenges, oppositions, and infringement-related matters.
• Maintain IP documentation and confidentiality.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical patents and IP analysis.
• Experience in patent landscaping, claim analysis, FTO, and infringement-risk evaluation.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical formulations and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• IP Rights / Patent Law certification from WIPO or a recognized institution is preferred.