• IP Litigation Manager – Beijing/Shanghai

• Major Responsibilities:

• Develop working relationships with AZ and external partners in support of AZ IP strategies and business

• Proactively monitor, participate and contribute to IP policy development through multiple channels such as legal communities, KOLs, industrial associations, government bodies and academics

• Proactively create, identify or leverage opportunities to promote, advocate and shape pharmaceutical innovation

• Monitor and map competitive landscape; report and advise on implications for AZ products;

• Manage and support key IP activities in China, including contributing to IP proceedings & prosecution

• Advise on patent applications in or entering the National Phase in China

• Direct outside counsel in litigation, prosecution and other legal services

• Proactively provide critical IP perspectives on key decision-making bodies at AZ China 

• Provide IP support in transaction opportunities, evaluation of in-licensing opportunities, negotiation support, contract drafting during active transactions

• Liaise with external and internal partners, including Global IP, and

• Develop, manage, implement and provide training for AZ China’s IP policies and SOPs

• Requirements:

• Strong customer-service focus to build and sustain good working partnerships with key stakeholders

• Effective analytical, presentation and communication skills

• Strong organization and time management skills with flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness to successfully prioritize and manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.

• Strong collaboration and partnership skills, including demonstrated ability work with lead cross-functional teams across different business areas and levels of the organization.

• Strong critical thinking skills to identify, analyze, evaluate and resolve issues quickly.

• Strong, demonstrated oral communication skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds

• Willingness to learn about different areas of the business and different legal and regulatory frameworks based on the needs of a particular project

• Flexibility, creativity and the ability to cope with change in a fast-paced environment and evolving company

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise good judgment

• Qualifications as attorney/patent bar-exam or equivalents

• Experience in legislative development, public-interest advocacy

• Strong oral communication skills in Chinese and English

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