Europe IP Manager

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Role Overview The Europe IP Manager plays a strategic and operational role in enabling B2B pharmaceutical growth by protecting, leveraging, and monetizing intellectual property across European markets.

The role ensures that IP strategy is fully aligned with business development, supports partnerships, and mitigates legal and commercial risks in licensing, distribution, and collaboration models.

Key Responsibilities IP Strategy

Define and execute European IP strategy aligned with company objectives.

Manage patent filings, prosecution, maintenance, and renewals.

Conduct patent invalidation studies and prepare oppositions.

Assess patent landscapes and competitive positioning.

Business Development Support (B2B Focus)

Support BD during:

Deal evaluation

Due diligence

Term sheet and contract negotiations

Product development

Advise on:

Exclusivity / non-exclusivity

Territory rights

Strategic intellectual property planning (IP strategies for early market opportunities)

Monitor third party activities and analyze competitor's patent portfolio.

Report on Risks and opportunities.

Field-of-use limitations

Contractual & Legal Support

Review and negotiate IP-related clauses in:

Licensing agreements

Supply & distribution contracts

Confidentiality & data-sharing agreements

Ensure IP ownership, background IP, and foreground IP are clearly defined.

Assist in response to patent litigations or regulatory queries as required.

Freedom to Operate & Risk Assessment

Conduct or coordinate FTO analyses.

Identify infringement risks and propose mitigation plans.

Support litigation avoidance strategies.

E. Stakeholder Management

Work closely with:

Business Development

Portfolio

Legal

Regulatory Affairs

R&D

Manage external IP counsels and consultants.

Bachelor’s degree in

Law, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or Biotechnology.

10+ years of progressive experience in Intellectual Property management within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.

Proficiency in interpreting IP laws in Europe.

Proven experience handling European IP portfolios.

Hands‑on experience supporting B2B pharmaceutical deals, including Licensing‑in / licensing‑out, Distribution and supply agreements, and Co‑development and strategic partnerships.

Strategic thinking with strong execution capability.

Clear communication of complex IP concepts to non‑legal stakeholders.

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