Job Description

Company Overview:
Hetero Drugs is an Indian company and the world's largest producer of anti-retroviral drugs. Hetero's business includes APIs, generics, biosimilars, custom pharmaceutical services, and branded generics.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented IPM professional with a strong
background in pharmaceutical formulation R&D. The candidate will be responsible for
managing patent-related activities including drafting, filing, and prosecution, conducting FTO
(Freedom to Operate) analyses, and supporting product development with robust IP
strategies.
Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and filing patent applications related to formulation and pharmaceutical

products.

• Conducting patent invalidation studies and preparing oppositions.
• Preparing IP landscape and competitive intelligence reports to support R&D and

business decisions.

• Performing FTO (Freedom to Operate) analyses for new and existing products.
• Reviewing patent certifications (Para IV filings, etc.) and handling label clearances in

compliance with regulatory frameworks.

• Collaborating with formulation scientists, regulatory, legal, and business teams to

align IP strategies with product goals.

• Monitoring and assessing third-party patent activity and alerting stakeholders to

potential risks or opportunities.

• Assisting in response to patent litigation or regulatory queries as required.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics mandatory) with 38 years of experience in IPM within a

formulation R&D environment.

• Sound understanding of pharmaceutical patent law, Hatch-Waxman provisions, patent

life-cycle management, and regulatory pathways.

• Experience in drafting, filing, and prosecuting patents in India, US, and EU.
• Knowledge of patent databases and tools (e.g., Derwent, PatBase, USPTO,

Espacenet).

• Strong analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.

Job Title: Executive/ Sr Executive
Department: Intellectual Property Management / R&D
Reports To: General Manager
Experience: 38 Years
Qualification: M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics Must)
Location: Jeedimetla, Hyderabad