We seek creative, detail-orientated, scientifically grounded patent attorneys to take our research from the lab and onto the page. This is a unique opportunity to join our team in drafting patents built on cutting-edge novel technology from scratch, defining our IP strategy, and managing our growing patent portfolio. The work will be intellectually challenging, and the hours may sometimes be long, but we guarantee that the job will never be boring.     

We are seeking a Manager – IP to join our IP team in Hyderabad. Responsibilities will include: 

• Drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications across multiple jurisdictions, including India, the US, and Europe

• Providing assessments and opinions on patent validity/invalidity, patentability, and freedom-to-operate.

• Identifying FTO issues proactively and developing risk mitigation strategies

• Managing outside counsel work related to patent prosecution and contested proceedings

• Conducting patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity/invalidity & state-of-the-art searches on chemical compounds, lipids, polymers, and peptides, and preparing search reports.

• Performing infringement analysis and preparing claim charts and maps

• Interacting with multidisciplinary teams involving R&D, Manufacturing, Clinical, and Regulatory and advising on IP issues

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A Master’s degree in chemistry with organic chemistry specialization or a similar field is required.

• A patent agent qualification and/or law degree are preferred but not mandatory.

• 5-8 years of core experience in searching, drafting, and prosecution of patent applications in the chemical or pharmaceutical (API) domain.

• Experience handling contested proceedings is preferred, but not mandatory.

• A good understanding of US and European patent laws and the regulatory environment

• The ability to work well in a team as well as independently pursue tasks and projects when necessary, without close supervision

• Complete fluency in English, with excellent oral and written communication skills and an eye for detail

• The ability to work in a highly demanding and dynamic environment under challenging timelines

We offer very competitive compensation, comprehensive health insurance covering immediate family (including pre-existing conditions), and, most importantly, a collaborative work environment focused on solving the cutting-edge multidisciplinary challenges of our novel mRNA platform.