Director, Executive Counsel - European IP & Regulatory Litigation

We are currently recruiting for a Director, Executive Counsel - European IP & Regulatory Litigation. Reporting to the VP and General Counsel, European and IP and Regulatory Litigation, you will be responsible for supporting the business through pan-European regional patent litigation.,

• Managing complex, high value pan-European pharmaceutical patent and regulatory exclusivity litigation strategies to advance Teva's commercial objectives.
• Working with cross-functional teams within Patents, EU Legal, Portfolio, Commercial and Regulatory Affairs teams to develop and implement product launch strategies.
• Developing policy positions in collaboration with global government affairs colleagues and advocating for these positions both internally and with external industry associations.
• Coordinating and leading IP and regulatory exclusivity training programmes for non-specialist internal colleagues.
• Instructing and managing external law firms and counsel - ensuring adherence with strict cost management principles and billing guidelines.
• Creating new processes and implementing existing litigation team policies and processes to promote efficiency, visibility and cross functional communication.
  
  A UK / EU qualified and practising lawyer
• An excellent communicator
• Analytical, with first class organisational and negotiation skills
• A natural collaborator who is a team player
Do you have...?
• Significant experience of international IP and regulatory litigation within a pharmaceutical/life sciences company or law firm representing equivalent clients.
• A proven track record of managing a complex and high value/impact caseload and operating with the highest degree of integrity.
• A business understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.
• The ability to develop cross functional / cultural relationships.
  
  Together, we're on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It's a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world's leading manufacturer of innovative & generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organisation's Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we're always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.
  
  Enjoying time with your families (25 days of annual leave, Pension scheme, company car or car allowance).
• Looking after your health (Life & Critical Illness Insurance, Private health insurance for you and your family, Sports and Health Programme - including health days and nutritional counselling.
• Recognising your value (Recognition programs to reward our employees with our company bonus scheme).
• Boosting your potential (Virtual Learning Centre).
• Well-being and D&I focused company. Click here to learn more about D&I at Teva
Reports To VP and General Counsel, European and IP and Regulatory Litigation.