At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you “Create your own sunshine”— by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community.
As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you’ll find yourself becoming ‘Better every day’ through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you ‘Take charge’ and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we ‘Thrive together’ and support each other’s journeys.”
Managerial role in IP litigations – responsible for API related FTO evaluations & IP risk mapping across various countries, providing IP litigation support to various stakeholders, and managing the deliverables in time
IP evaluation – Familiar with patent and literature search and knowledge of Scifinder, evaluation of process, intermediates, polymorph, and impurities.
Detailed Freedom to Operate (FTO) evaluations for global APIs –Interaction with FRD, PMO & Portfolio
Identifying & reviewing key third party patents, early-stage evaluation of risks & mitigations
Timely support to Portfolio, Business Development, R & D, PMO, Regulatory, and Commercial teams
New Product Opportunity Identification for global markets based on IP scenarios
IP Litigations – preparation & review of documents, discovery, monitoring, and interactions with counsels
Up to 10 %
Yes – with R &D, BD, PMO, RA, Portfolio, Commercial teams
Yes – with outside IP attorneys
Global stakeholders
NA
Master of Pharmacy or M.Sc. or M. Tech. (Chemistry)
P.G. Diploma in Patents Law (preferred)
Sound understanding of IP dynamics, technical skills, Good communication skills, Team player, Agility & adaptability
Around 10-12 years of relevant experience in API-IP domain
At Sun Pharma, your success and well-being are our top priorities! We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth. Join us at Sun Pharma, where every day is an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting impact. Let’s create a brighter future together!
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of incumbent(s).

Sun Pharma is the world's fourth-largest speciality generic pharmaceutical company and No. 1 in India. We provide high-quality, affordable medicines trusted by customers and patients in over 100 countries. Sun Pharma's global presence is supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities spread across 5 continents, R&D centres across the globe, and a multicultural workforce comprising over 50 nationalities. Sun Pharma fosters excellence through innovation supported by strong R&D capabilities comprising around 3,000 scientists and R&D investments of over 6-8% of annual revenues.
At Sun, our people are our greatest asset. Ours has never been a story of individual brilliance but of cultivating a culture of realising collective potential. In our journey, everyone is enabled to take charge in an environment that offers limitless growth opportunities. We are with you every step of the way, so you can shine for years to come.
With the launch of our Employee Value Proposition (EVP), we define our promise to ‘Create Your Own Sunshine'—driven by the three pillars of Better Every Day, Take Charge, and Thrive Together. These pillars drive progress at Sun so that people can achieve what they would have thought impossible. Learn more about our EVP here: https://sunpharma.com/careers/