Assoc. Director /sr. Manager - Ip

AstraZeneca

**
Patent litigation experience required
Patent prosecution in china
8 years practice experience minimum
** AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director/Senior Manager for Intellectual Property (IP) to manage adversarial IP activities in China and internationally, particularly in relation to new modalities such as cell therapies. The role requires extensive experience in IP law, especially with patent litigation and prosecution, alongside strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves managing and supporting adversarial IP activities in China and international markets while advising on settlement and licensing matters.
  • Candidates must possess at least 8 years of practice experience as an IP attorney or counsel with a focus on patent litigation and prosecution.
  • The position requires deep knowledge of the Chinese IP system, including patent invalidation and reexamination proceedings for new modalities medicines.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director/Senior Manager for Intellectual Property (IP) to manage adversarial IP activities in China and internationally, particularly in relation to new modalities such as cell therapies. The role requires extensive experience in IP law, especially with patent litigation and prosecution, alongside strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patent litigation experience required
  • Patent prosecution in China
  • 8 years practice experience minimum
  • IP invalidation proceedings knowledge
  • New modalities medicines understanding

Nice-to-have

  • Certified patent attorney status
  • Fluent spoken English ability
  • Strong customer-service orientation
  • Creative independent work style
  • Transaction negotiation support skills

Key Requirements

  • 8 years IP attorney/counsel experience
  • Patent litigation and prosecution background
  • Experience with Chinese IP system
  • In-depth knowledge of new modalities medicines
  • Fluent English language proficiency

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter