We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Group Lead Intellectual Property Counsel for Dr.Reddy's North America business. This role will partner closely with cross‑functional leaders to design, direct, and execute robust IP strategies that protect and advance Dr. Reddy’s mission of providing affordable and innovative healthcare solutions.
The Group Lead will play a pivotal role in guiding patent litigation strategy across North America (small and large molecules), overseeing the full IP life cycle from project identification to commercial launch. This position requires strong collaboration with Portfolio, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Business Development, and external legal partners, and demands strong leadership capabilities, technical insight, and strategic foresight.
Responsibilities:
- Define and execute long‑term IP strategies to support business growth, competitive positioning, and risk mitigation
- Manage a docket of North America patent litigation matters, including ANDA/ANDS, 505(b)(2), biosimilar, and other Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA litigations
- Guide the development and implementation of legal claims, defenses, and litigation strategies, including management of external counsel
- Ensure freedom‑to‑operate (FTO) for Dr. Reddy’s products across APIs, synthetic routes, formulations, and polymorphs
- Supervise and guide drafting, prosecution, and maintenance of patent applications in coordination with R&D and global teams
- Lead IP due diligence for in‑licensing, partnerships, and other strategic collaborations
- Provide senior‑level IP input to commercial teams to support portfolio shaping, launch planning, and deal evaluations
- Act as a key partner to R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Portfolio, and Business Development teams to ensure alignment of IP strategy with scientific and business priorities
- Counsel internal partners on regulatory and patent law matters, exclusive frameworks, litigation risks, and launch pathway scenarios
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Ltd. is hiring a Group Lead Intellectual Property Counsel
About company
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is a global pharmaceutical company focused on accelerating access to affordable and innovative medicines. The company operates across four main segments: Generics (branded, unbranded, and biosimilars), Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Services, Innovative Medicines, and Consumer Health solutions.
With a presence in over 100 countries, Dr. Reddy's is committed to improving patient outcomes through research, development, and partnerships. The company emphasizes innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability in its operations and aims to expand access to critical treatments in high-burden regions.
Dr. Reddy's leverages global collaborations in research and manufacturing to bring new therapies to market, including biosimilars and novel molecules, while maintaining a strong commitment to ethical practices and environmental responsibility.