Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries. 

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable.  Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Job Summary
We are looking for a candidate with a Pharmaceutics background to join our IPM team. The role involves conducting IP (Intellectual Property) search, IP due diligence, report preparation, patent drafting & prosecution activities relating to pharmaceutical formulations.

Roles & Responsibilities

Product selection
Screen and review of the literature & summarize the information.
Assess and review the IP landscape to provide preliminary IP strategies 
Analyse literature to identify blocks and white spaces to aid product selection process
In depth reading of patents, prosecution histories and propose design around strategies for the relevant composition patents.
Analyse the Global launch calendar to provide launch dates.
Prior art searches, screening/review of hits & identifying the relevant prior arts, preparing invalidity memos.
Identify the innovator life cycle management going on/ possible upcoming. 
 

Support Product Development/ Infringement Analysis and Stage gate clearance

- Collect and screen the complete patent literature (drug specific or non- specific) to identify blocks and Support Development strategy notes.
- Suggest Do's and Don'ts from IP perspective for product strategy development
- Evaluate and discuss the infringement analysis report, provide inputs on complex scenarios and suggest alternate strategies.
- Preparation of drafts for filing opposition / revocation / TPO wherever needed

Support Product Launches

- Evaluate information on new/pending patent filings/grants and listings relevant to the product after dossier filing and approval.
- Collate relevant data from various functions to support litigation preparedness and document discovery
- Identify grounds/ arguments to invalidate new patents and identify the best possible approach
- Supporting necessary actions to clear IP hurdles like filing TPO, opposition, revocation, writ petitions, taking external attorney opinions for risk free launch
- Evaluate the developed products for different geographies of interest for leveraging the product and market expansion

Patent Drafting, Filing and prosecution

Study and analyze scientific literature including patent literature to assess patentability of the invention
Discuss inventions with the development team and assess the patentability.
Draft and file patent applications as per the applicable laws. 
Ensure application and renewal deadlines are met.
Coordinate with R&D, other CFTs, external examiners in prosecuting patent applications and help in building patent portfolio

Support intellectual capital development related to products and processes. Contribute to ideations/Life cycle management of Brands. Support the clearances of publications/Abstracts/Presentations
Build IP Expertise around required new technology areas and new markets. 
Track & Evaluate new IP developments and updates in IP laws  
Participate in technical forums to strengthen functional understanding in core areas (Formulation development, Regulatory)
Create awareness on IP processes & its impact on product development among other functions.

Educational qualification: M Pharm/ PhD in Pharmaceutics; a qualified Indian Patent Agent and/or PG Diploma in patents law is preferred

Minimum work experience: 5 to 10 years in IP 
 

Skills & attributes:

Technical Skills
• Proficiency in devising IP search strategies and conduct comprehensive searches.
• Capability to identify blocking IP and contribute to building an effective IP strategy.
• Experience in preparing various IP reports, such as FTO, patentability, and other relevant analyses.
• Ability to prepare preliminary patent drafts, manage the filing process, and engage in patent prosecution activities to protect IP.
• Skill in tracking the technology and IP space, providing Competitive Intelligence (CI) inputs to support strategic decision-making.
• Ability to support in securing other IPRs (such as Design, Trademark, and Copyright), publication activities, and CI initiatives related to IP.

Behavioural Skills
• Proficiency in addressing complex challenges through analytical thinking and effective problem-solving.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration and understanding.
• Ability to identify opportunities and take prompt action, displaying a proactive approach.
• Ability to think strategically and critically, connecting the dots to innovate for unmet needs.
• Ability to acquire new skills and is a quick learner, excelling in deliverables.
• Ability to connect with people and is result-oriented, achieving outcomes effectively.