Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories: Group Lead Intellectual Property Counsel — Princeton, NJ, United States

About Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is a pharmaceutical business with research and development, medicine-manufacturing and commercial activities. Its employer description centres on making affordable and innovative medicines accessible. The organisation connects scientific development with the production and delivery of pharmaceutical products, rather than operating only as a research laboratory. Its published business priorities include strengthening existing medicine activities, developing future opportunities and conducting operations with attention to people, resources and corporate governance.

The position and its setting

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories lists Group Lead Intellectual Property Counsel in Princeton, NJ, United States, under reference REF21282J. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 16 September 2026
• Job Family: Legal, Compliance & Audit
• Brands: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited

Responsibilities and work described

• We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Group Lead Intellectual Property Counsel for Dr
• Reddy's North America business
• This role will partner closely with cross‑functional leaders to design, direct, and execute robust IP strategies that protect and advance Dr
• Reddy’s mission of providing affordable and innovative healthcare solutions
• The Group Lead will play a pivotal role in guiding patent litigation strategy across North America (small and large molecules), overseeing the full IP life cycle from project identification to commercial launch
• This position requires collaboration with Portfolio, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Business Development, and external legal partners, and demands leadership capabilities, technical insight, and strategic foresight
• Define and execute long‑term IP strategies to support business growth, competitive positioning, and risk mitigation
• Management: a docket of North America patent litigation matters, including ANDA/ANDS, 505(b)(2), biosimilar, and other Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA litigations
• Technical guidance: the development and implementation of legal claims, defenses, and litigation strategies, including management of external counsel
• Quality / delivery: freedom‑to‑operate (FTO) for Dr
• Reddy’s products across APIs, synthetic routes, formulations, and polymorphs
• Supervise and guide drafting, prosecution, and maintenance of patent applications in coordination with R&D and global teams
• Leadership: IP due diligence for in‑licensing, partnerships, and other strategic collaborations
• Delivery: senior‑level IP input to commercial teams to support portfolio shaping, launch planning, and deal evaluations
• Act as a key partner to R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Portfolio, and Business Development teams to ensure alignment of IP strategy with scientific and business priorities
• Counsel internal partners on regulatory and patent law matters, exclusive frameworks, litigation risks, and launch pathway scenarios

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in New Jersey or at least one U.S. state with eligibility for the New Jersey in‑house counsel license
• Registration to practice before the U.S
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Science or Engineering required
• Minimum work
• 12+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical patent law, including extensive Hatch‑Waxman and BPCIA litigation experience
• Demonstrated track record in developing and executing successful IP strategies in the generic, branded, or biosimilar pharmaceutical space
• Skills & attributes:
• Deep expertise in patent litigation, prosecution, regulatory exclusivities, and pharmaceutical law
• Leadership presence with the ability to inspire teams and influence at senior level
• Highly strategic mindset with the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
• Analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Communication and stakeholder‑management abilities
• High degree of independence, ownership, and professional judgment
• Incumbent m ust be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of U.S. or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa transfer or sponsorship, now or in the future
• Incumbent should be willing to work in person from our Princeton, NJ office

Education and qualification routes

• Degree / qualification: Advanced scientific degree (MS or PhD) highly desirable

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) strongly preferred
• Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related disciplines preferred
• Prior experience leading teams or managing complex, multi‑stakeholder IP programs strongly preferred
• Experience: IPR proceedings preferred

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: Princeton, NJ, United States

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

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Relevant skills

• APIs
• maintenance
• regulatory affairs
• business development
• partnership development
• claims administration
• chemistry
• pharmacy
• stakeholder management
• communication