Intellectual Property Expert - Generic Pharmaceuticals

About the role

EVA Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical company focused on health and well-being, is looking for an Intellectual Property Expert based in Saudi Arabia. The role supports the company's products from early development through registration, identifying and managing IP risks for generic drug candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct thorough Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analyses and patent landscape reviews for potential generic product candidates before development and launch.
• Identify, assess and quantify IP risks linked to New Drug Applications (NDAs) and Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) submissions.
• Provide clear, actionable, risk-weighted recommendations to Portfolio Management, R&D and Business Development teams on product selection and development strategies.
• Draft formal FTO opinions and manage the supporting documentation.
• Develop strategies to challenge weak or invalid patents through opposition procedures.
• Ensure all KSA product registrations are complete from an IP perspective for regulatory submissions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
• A law degree and/or a specialized qualification in intellectual property law is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience in an IP role, with a strong preference for experience in the generic pharmaceutical industry.