Umedica Laboratories Private Limited
Website:
umedicalabs.com
Job details:
UMEDICA is a vertically integrated company engaged in the manufacturing and export of a wide range of finished formulations i.e., Injectables, Tablets, Capsules, Suspensions, Dry Syrups, etc. UMEDICA's manufacturing facility, located in Vapi (Gujarat), is approved by global regulatory. UMEDICA was founded in 1983 and has business operations in more than 85 countries including the USA, Canada, EU, UK, Australia, Middle East, Central & South American countries, Africa, Asia & CIS countries.
We at UMEDICA strive to achieve more through a culture of innovation & continuous improvement.
As part of our further expansion and growth plans, we are looking to hire an aggressive and dynamic IP professional to manage and support intellectual property activities
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This position is based at our R&D centre at Turbhe in Navi Mumbai.
The remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s professional experience and will be in line with market standards.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled IP professional to manage and support intellectual property activities in the pharmaceutical domain. The role involves patent searches, technical analysis, drafting support, and contributing to IP strategy to strengthen the organization’s product pipeline and competitive position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct patentability, novelty, invalidity, and freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches
- Perform in-depth analysis of patent documents, scientific literature, and technical data (APIs, formulations, processes)
- Support drafting and review of patent applications, including specifications, claims, and office action responses
- Lead/assist in IP landscaping and competitor intelligence studies
- Provide IP risk assessment and strategic inputs to R&D and business teams
- Identify new ideas, innovation opportunities, and product development strategies based on IP insights and patent landscape analysis
- Manage and maintain IP databases, dockets, and documentation systems
- Track patent filings, legal status, and deadlines across global jurisdictions
- Liaise with external patent attorneys/agents for filings and prosecution
- Support due diligence, licensing, and partnership activities
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Pharmacy (M.Pharm) (mandatory)
Experience:
- 2 to 6 years of relevant experience in Intellectual Property within the reputed pharmaceutical companies
Required Skills:
- Strong expertise in patent search and analysis
- Sound understanding of pharmaceutical concepts (API, formulations, generics)
- Hands-on experience with patent databases (Orbit, Derwent, Google Patents, etc.)
- Ability to interpret patent claims and legal status
- Strong analytical, research, and documentation skills
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Preferred dosage form: Solid oral, Oncology, Liquids and Injectable
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in patent drafting and prosecution
- Knowledge of global patent systems (USPTO, EPO, WIPO)
- Exposure to regulatory frameworks (ANDA, Paragraph IV, DMF filings)
- Patent Agent qualification (preferred)
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking
- Analytical mindset
- Attention to detail
- Stakeholder management
- Ownership and accountability
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