Intellectual Property Expert Saudi Arabia

About this role

Join EVA Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to empowering the fight for Health and well-being as a fundamental human right. Recognized and certified as a best place to work, we are committed to fostering a supportive and innovative environment for our team members.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a passionate and talented Intellectual Property Expert Saudi Arabia to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will contribute to our mission of enhancing human health and well-being, ensuring that we meet the highest standards of excellence in our industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough FTO analyses and patent landscape reviews for potential generic product candidates prior to development and launch.
• Identify, assess, and quantify IP risks associated with New Drug Applications (NDAs) and Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) submissions.
• Provide clear, actionable, and risk-weighted recommendations to the Portfolio Management, R&D, and Business Development teams on product selection and development strategies.
• Draft formal FTO opinions and manage documentation to support business decisions.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 within the generic pharmaceutical industry.