Assistant General Counsel - IP

Assistant General Counsel - IP

Position Summary:

• This is a full-time salaried position

• Based onsite out of Bridgewater, NJ or Morrisville, NC

The Assistant General Counsel – IP will  partner  closely  with  R&D,  business,  and  legal  stakeholders  to  support  commercial transactions, manage Catalent’s global IP portfolio, support commercial and transactional activity, and drive operational excellence in IP processes and cost management. The  Assistant General Counsel – IP will  be  the  primary  legal  advisor  on  IP  matters  across  a  dynamic  and  fast-paced organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in life sciences IP, strong commercial instincts and business acumen, a demonstrated ability to independently lead complex IP matters and make sound risk‑based decisions. 

Our Bridgewater, NJ location is the corporate headquarters for Catalent Pharma Solutions.

The Role:

• Advise  on  and  support  the  negotiation  and  drafting  of  IP‑related  provisions  in  a  wide  range  of commercial  agreements,  including  development,  manufacturing,  supply,  collaboration,  and  services agreements.

• Lead  inbound  and  outbound  IP  licensing  matters,  including  advising  on  deal  structure  and  risk, negotiating license terms, and developing and implementing standardized in‑licensing and out‑licensing frameworks and templates aligned with business strategy.

• Oversee the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications, manage global patent portfolios, and  coordinate  closely  with  external  patent  counsel  to  ensure  strategic  alignment  and  cost‑effective portfolio management.

• Manage trademark clearance, registration, maintenance, and enforcement activities, including oversight of global trademark portfolios and coordination with external trademark counsel.

• Provide IP risk assessment and strategic advice, including (directly and in collaboration with external counsel) on freedom‑to‑operate, validity, infringement, enforceability, and related IP matters.

• Provide IP due diligence, risk assessment, and transactional support for site acquisitions, divestitures, asset sales, and other strategic transactions, working closely with corporate, M&A, and business teams.

• Review and advise on external‑facing materials, including commercial communications and scientific publications, to ensure alignment with IP strategy and protection of Catalent’s intellectual property.

• Review,  develop,  and  implement  IP  policies,  guidelines,  and  procedures,  and  design  and  deliver  IP trainings for R&D, commercial, and legal stakeholders to promote awareness and compliance.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, required.

• Registered to practice before the USPTO.

• Minimum 6+ years of relevant IP legal experience, including a combination of law firm and in‑house experience, preferred.

• Strong background in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or CDMO environments, required.

• Demonstrated  experience  with  patent  and  trademark  portfolio  management,  IP  licensing,  and commercial contracting.

• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds.

The anticipated salary range for this position in New Jersey is $180,000- $235,000, plus bonus, when eligible. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
 

Why You Should Join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 

• Diverse, inclusive culture 

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays

• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• WellHub - program to promote overall physical wellness 

• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

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