Detail-oriented and results-driven leader with over 15 years of experience of spearheading and managing multi-jurisdictional IP due diligence, valuation, patent prosecution & litigation, portfolio planning & life-cycle management strategy; and other IP driven solutions for pharmaceuticals, biologics, drug-device combinations and other life-sciences fields; Registered Indian Patent Agent, European and Chartered Trainee Attorney trainee, a Certified Patent Valuation Analyst and a management professional from McKinsey, Australia.
Demonstrated history of success in administrating global patent prosecution and litigation for branded pharmaceuticals/biologicals and strategizing in-house and acquired IP assets across jurisdictions. Skilled in analyzing market opportunities for IP due diligence, valuation and portfolio planning in the small molecule and biologics segment to maximize profitability and grow business. Elite presenter with a talent to achieve ambitious outcomes by galvanizing teams, building allies, and selling ideas across organizations. Possess communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to build robust relationships and synergy across business lines to drive positive change and delivering the appropriate solutions as per the audience’s requirements and organizational needs. A registered Indian Patent Agent since 2010; Chartered and European Patent Attorney trainee, a Certified Patent Valuation Analyst and a certified management professional from McKinsey, Australia.
Areas of Expertise • Global Patent Prosecution/Litigation • Patent Infringement/FTO Analysis • Diverse Portfolio Planning/Management • Research/Development • Contract Assessment/Negotiations • IP Asset Management • Regulatory/Corporate Compliance • Business Development & IP Strategy • IP Licensing, Mergers/Acquisitions • Validity Assessment/Enforcement • Problem Resolution • Team Building/Leadership
Key Career Accomplishments
- Advising life-science and pharmaceutical companies on IP driven business strategies across geographies, and assisting in extensive IP due diligence and valuation of IP during M&A, licensing and other business transactions.
- Spearheaded global patent prosecution, out-licensing and life-cycle management of branded pharmaceuticals and biologicals
- Successfully secured favorable IP terms & conditions for more than 50 in-/out-licensing and M&A deals
- Secured favorable outcomes in multiple branded enforcement litigations in USA, Japan, Europe, UK, and Australia
- Orchestrated support in designing pre-clinical and clinical study models to support life-cycle management
