Executive Job at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals | MPharm Graduates Apply Now
Join Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a global innovation-led pharmaceutical company, as an Intellectual Property (IP) Associate. This Executive Job is ideal for professionals passionate about patent law, regulatory affairs, and IP-driven strategy in the pharmaceutical industry. The position offers an opportunity to independently manage IP support for R&D, portfolio, and business functions across Europe, Emerging Markets, and North America, contributing to Glenmark’s mission of advancing access to high-quality medicines worldwide.
- Position: Intellectual Property (IP) Associate / IP Executive
- Location: Mumbai / Flexible (Global Markets)
About The Company
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is a leading global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Mumbai, India, known for its strong presence in branded, generics, and specialty formulations. Founded in 1977, Glenmark focuses on therapeutic areas such as dermatology, respiratory, and oncology, while also investing heavily in innovative R&D for novel biologics and new chemical entities. With manufacturing facilities and offices across more than 80 countries, including key markets in the U.S., Europe, and emerging economies, Glenmark is committed to delivering high-quality, affordable medicines that improve patient health worldwide.
About the MPharm Job
Able to provide IP support as well as proactively identify potential IP driven opportunities in Europe, Emerging Markets & North America. The role is primarily responsible for providing IP support and advice on intellectual property matters for ongoing projects independently.
MPharm Job Responsibilities
- Well versed knowledge on Patent Law provisions and basic understanding of the Regulatory Law of the EU & Emerging Markets (BRM).
- Supporting Glenmark R&D, portfolio and Business functions with IP Support and to provide clearance to the formulation strategy, trade-dress/packaging strategies.
- Devising and reviewing design-around strategy, invalidation strategy and Freedom to Operate (FTO) strategies, as well as highlighting the IP risk to the stakeholders.
- Able to carry out IP Due Diligence activity (Review of the dossier, landscape report and IP based agreements) independently for In-License projects.
- Able to identify critical IP and highlight the same to the manager and other stakeholder timely.
- Working with various stakeholders including formulation scientists, Regulatory Affairs, portfolio team and commercial team.
- To keep monitoring IP scenario, competitive intelligence and to timely update about the changed scenario in order to take action timely for upcoming launches.
- Preparing and reviewing the memos, techno-legal documents for all the litigation (ongoing & upcoming), coordinating with outside counsel and putting up a robust plan for litigation.
- Building strong relationships and aligning with cross-functional team.
- Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
- Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
Job Requirements
- Education:
- M. Pharma in Pharmaceutics, industrial Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science.
- A Law degree or equivalent training or Registered Patent Agent will be preferred.
- Experience:
- 2-5 years of experience in Intellectual Property Management in the pharmaceutical industry or within a reputable law firm.
