Biopharma, Pharmaceuticals

Director of Intellectual Property

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About the job

  • Barcelona
  • Competitive USD / Year

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? 

Invenia Group is partnered with an international pharmaceutical company, focused on commercialising both novel and generic pharmaceuticals, who are seeking a Global IP Lead for their offices in Barcelona. This high-impact role provides the opportunity to take real strategic ownership at the heart of innovation in a fast-paced, global pharma company blending generics and breakthrough drugs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the European IP strategy to directly shape market access and portfolio success.
  • Work with a dynamic, global team bridging IP, Regulatory, and Business Development.
  • Lead high-stakes patent challenges, oppositions, and new filings.
  • Guide and support team members, contributing to their development and success.
  • Assess Freedom to Operate and unlock routes to market.
  • Lead oppositions, appeals, and patent lifecycle management in Europe.
  • Protect innovation; spot opportunities, draft new filings, and monitor competitors.
  • Be the trusted IP advisor for Regulatory, Licensing, and Business Development teams.
  • Manage trademarks and brand IP with a strategic mindset

Skills & Experience Required:

  • European Patent Attorney with 5–10+ years in pharma patents.
  • Confident navigating complex European IP landscapes, FTO, SPCs, and exclusivities.
  • Analytical, hands-on, structured.
  • Fluent in English and thrive in multicultural teams

Sound interesting? Apply today to find out more.