Job Title: General IP lead
Location: Barcelona (Spain), Romania, Bulgaria, other European locations considered
Reporting to: Vice-president of portfolio and IP
Why This Role Rocks:
- Be at the heart of innovation in a pharma company blending generics and breakthrough drugs.
- Own the European IP strategy. Your work directly shapes 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. Make your mark!
- Guide and support team members, contributing to their development and success.
Who You Are:
- European Patent Attorney (or almost there) with 5–10+ years in pharma patents.
- Confident navigating complex European IP landscapes, FTO, SPCs, and exclusivities.
- Analytical, hands-on, structured. You love solving tough IP puzzles.
- Fluent in English, curious about other languages, and thrive in multicultural teams.
Your Mission:
- 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.
Why You’ll Love It:
- High-impact role where your decisions matter globally.
- Opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, international company.
- Real strategic ownership. Your fingerprints on every key project.
About Lotus
Lotus is an international pharmaceutical company with a global presence, focused on
commercializing both novel and generic pharmaceuticals. Founded in Taiwan and recognized for its robust R&D; and manufacturing platform in Asia, Lotus combines focused in-house capabilities with a network of partners to ensure a competitive advantage through enhanced speed and flexibility. The company delivers a diverse portfolio of high-quality, affordable medicines to markets worldwide.