Intellectual Property Expert Saudi Arabia

Role Overview

Intellectual Property Expert Saudi Arabia at EVA Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical company based in Saudi Arabia.

Company Overview

EVA Pharma is 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, the company is committed to fostering a supportive and innovative environment for team members.

Role Purpose

The Intellectual Property Expert will contribute to EVA Pharma's mission of enhancing human health and well-being by ensuring the highest standards of excellence in intellectual property strategy and risk management for pharmaceutical product development and regulatory submissions in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

Freedom to Operate & Patent Analysis

• Conduct thorough FTO analyses and patent landscape reviews for potential generic product candidates prior to development and launch.
• Develop strategies to challenge weak or invalid patents through opposition procedures.

Risk Assessment & Compliance

• Identify, assess, and quantify IP risks associated with New Drug Applications (NDAs) and Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) submissions.
• Ensure all KSA product registrations are complete from an IP perspective for regulatory submissions.

Strategic Guidance & Documentation

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.