Looking For Patent Specialist For Biosimilars manufacturing Giant

Greetings from Kashiv Biosciences !!!

We are looking for an experienced IP professional with 4-8 years of dedicated experience in patent drafting, prosecution, and analytics in the biotechnology.

The ideal candidate should have a strong life science background.(Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry) and a proven track record of working on patent applications related to biologics, biosimilars, or pharmaceutical technologies.

This role will focus on managing patent drafting, global prosecution, freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, and supporting IP strategy across the biosimilar pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patent Drafting & Prosecution:

1. Independently draft and review patent specifications, claims, and responses to office actions (US, EP, IN, and other major jurisdictions).
2. Coordinate with inventors, R&D scientists, and external counsel for technical data collection and application filings.
3. Manage timelines and filings for patent applications and ensure procedural compliance.

• Patent Analytics:

1. Conduct prior art searches, invalidity and opposition searches using databases such as Derwent, Orbit, PatSnap, and Google Patents.
2. Perform patentability assessments, competitive intelligence, and white-space analysis.

• Freedom-to-Operate (FTO):

1. Perform FTO analysis to identify third-party risks and provide mitigation strategies.
2. Assist in developing IP risk profiles and clearance strategies for biosimilar programs.

• Portfolio & Docket Management:

1. Maintain and update internal IP records, invention disclosures, and portfolio tracking sheets.
2. Support IP audits and manage annuity tracking in collaboration with the legal and compliance teams.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

1. Liaise with scientific, regulatory, and legal teams to align IP activities with project goals.
2. Summarize complex IP and technical issues clearly for stakeholders across functions.

Candidate Details:

• The Candidate should possess Masters degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related life science field.
• The candidate should have 4-6 years of hands-on experience in patent drafting, prosecution, and analysis preferably in-house or with a reputed IP law firm.
• Solid understanding of global patent laws (especially Indian, US, and EP patent practices).
• Strong scientific and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• The candidate should have Passed Indian Patent Agent Examination.
• The candidate should have Experience with BPCIA framework, EPO opposition, or Indian pre-grant/post-grant opposition.
• Familiarity with SPCs, PTEs, and exclusivity timelines.

Interested candidates please share the resume at manan.hathi@kashivindia.com