Paralegal, IP

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Generic and Biosimilar medicines.

Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally.

Join us as a Founder of our 'new' Sandoz!

As the Paralegal, IP some of your responsibilities may include but will not be limited to:

This role will assist the VP, Head US IP and IP Policy with a wide variety of IP matters relating to the commercialization of Sandoz products. This role is responsible for independently providing a high quality and diverse range of support to the US IP team on IP litigation and business development ("BD") activities, with attorney supervision as appropriate. This role undertakes operational and strategic responsibilities to maximize the effectiveness of Paralegal services and support within the IP function at a local and global level. Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Proactively and autonomously supports in-house attorneys and other legal professionals through all stages of US IP litigation matters including interacting with external counsel and Global functional partners.

• Serve as administrative support to IP team to do what it takes to get work done i.e. order lunches, organize team building activities

• Proactively and autonomously supports in-house attorneys and other legal professionals on all aspects of Company's BD activities, including collaborating with BD colleagues.

• Participate on projects relating to IP litigation and BD processes/operations, driving the successful implementation of new and revised processes and guidelines.

• Litigation database document and information management; updating internal knowledge databases to record and report litigation events, updates and outcomes (e.g. Memotech, OneNote, SharePoint). Familiarity with patent and litigation databases (e.g. PatBase, Espacenet, PACER, etc).

• Prepare for and attend meetings with internal stakeholders and external counsel (including agenda management, minute taking and follow up, at lead attorney's instruction).

• Work with the in-house paralegal team to assist in managing the patent litigation budgeting process, including working with colleagues on the finance team.

• Prepare Terms of Engagement with legal vendors. Contribute to the procurement of specialist IP services.

• Assist in the preparation of draft analytical litigation and BD documents, e.g. status reports and updates, legal research, and assistance with disclosure.

What you'll bring to the role:

Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree with relevant work experience

Experience:

Required

• 5+ years paralegal experience in law firm or Corporate IP department

• Project Management.

• Operations Management and Execution.

• Locate and identify legal opinions, court decisions

• Working knowledge of e-Discovery

Preferred

• Paralegal experience at in-house law firm handling Patent Litigation

• Experience in Pharmaceutical company

• Understand the pharmaceutical commercialization process and regulatory structure and the legal concepts associated with specific legal needs. Comprehend, analyze, and digest legal opinions, legislation, regulations, and legal publications.

Position Location:

This position will be located at the Princeton, NJ US Headquarters site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. Preference will be given to local candidates not requiring relocation.

Sandoz offers a generous employee benefits package that includes a competitive salary, health insurance coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision, a generous company match for retirement savings accounts, and generous paid time off. We also follow a hybrid work policy that combines a mix of in-person and remote work to allow our employees flexibility in designing a schedule that works for our associates and the business.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $85,400 - 122,000- 158,600 USD/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

On September 30, 2021, Sandoz entered into a 5-year Corporate Integrity Agreement. Certain positions will have responsibilities to support the execution and adherence to CIA obligations, CIA-related deliverables, and any relevant audit, monitoring or Independent Review Organization (IRO) remediation.

Sandoz - Notice at Collection to Employees Applicants 4.15.24[16].pdf

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit are powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

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Sandoz EEO Statement:
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