Requirements: English
Company: Lotus Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
Region: Madrid , Community of Madrid
Founded in 1966, Lotus (1795: TT) is international pharmaceutical company with global presence, focused on commercializing novel and generic pharmaceuticals, offering patients better, safe and more accessible medicines. The Company has a recognized best-in-class RD and manufacturing platform in Asia and has established partnerships in nearly every global market including the U.S., Europe, Japan, China, and Brazil. Lotus runs over 100 strategically selected pharmaceutical projects in development and registrations across Asia and the US, with over 250 commercial products. The Company invests in diversified best portfolio consisting of high-barrier oncology, complex generics as well as 505(b)2 and NCE via internal RD investment and licensing-in partnership, and also strengthens its portfolio competitiveness by adding biosimilar products with support from strategic partners. Its industry-leading infrastructure certified by most of the advanced regulatory authorities around the world, including US FDA, EU EMA, Japan PMDA, China FDA, and Brazil ANVISA.Position SummaryWe are a pharmaceutical company active in bothgenerics and innovation, looking to strengthen our European IP capabilities with the recruitment of aEuropean Patent Specialist. This is a strategic and hands-on role, focused onenabling market accessby navigating complex patent landscapes,challenging third-party rightswhen necessary, andsupporting innovationthrough solid patent protection.The role will act as thekey European interfacebetween our central IP team in Hyderabad and various functions in Europe, especially Regulatory Affairs. It also includes active collaboration with business development and licensing teams.Preferring ideal candidate located in Barcelona Spain or Romania/Bulgaria, this role will report to Global Head of IPKey Responsibilities1. Freedom to Operate (FTO) Market Access StrategyConduct in-depth patent landscape analysis to evaluateFTO for generic and innovative pharmaceutical products, assuming no clear path exists a priori.Identify viable routes to market, whether byavoiding infringementor by challenging the validity of blocking IP (e.G., oppositions, third-party observations, revocation actions).Assess SPCs, waivers, and exclusivities relevant to product launch timing and risks.2. Patent Prosecution, Oppositions Lifecycle ManagementLeadEuropean patent oppositions, appeals, and related invalidity actions.Oversee patent filing strategy, prosecution, validations, and maintenance within Europe.Collaborate with external counsel and align with the IP team in India for consistent execution.3. Innovation Support IP ProtectionSupport the identification ofinnovative opportunitieswithin the companys portfolio or RD efforts.Draft or coordinate drafting of new patent applications to protect innovations (e.G., new forms, combinations, uses, synthetic routes).Monitor competitive patent activity and provide strategic input to internal stakeholders.4. Regulatory and Licensing InterfaceAct asprimary point of contact in Europefor IP-related matters supporting regulatory submissions, due diligence processes, and licensing.Contribute to regulatory assessments by evaluating IP risks in the context of product acquisitions or submissions.Ensure IP input into regulatory timelines and documentation (e.G., exclusivities, product naming/branding considerations).5. Trademarks and Branding IPManage and coordinateTrademarks, including filings, oppositions, and renewals.Liaise with commercial and regulatory teams on brand-related legal clearance issues.Candidate ProfileMust-Have QualificationsDegree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related field.QualifiedEuropean Patent Attorney(or in advanced stages toward qualification, e.G., passed EQE pre-exam).35+ years of experiencein pharmaceutical patent work, with demonstrable experience inoppositions and FTO assessments.Solid understanding of European patent procedures, SPCs, and exclusivity frameworks.Strong analytical skills; ability to synthesize legal and technical issues clearly and concisely.Preferred Skills AttributesExperience with IP due diligence for in-licensing, acquisition, or regulatory support.Understanding of trademark systems and coordination with regulatory or commercial functions.Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional European languages are an asset.High autonomy, structured thinking, and willingness to work in a cross-functional, multicultural environment.What We OfferA pivotal IP role within across-functional, global teambridging IP, regulatory, and commercial strategy.An opportunity to havereal strategic impacton portfolio access and innovation.Long-term career development in a growing international company.