Basic qualifications: Post-Graduate/master s in pharmacy (preferable Pharmaceutics) Must have a minimum of 5-8 years experience in an intellectual property-patent function. Preferred qualifications: Experience in working for developed (US/Europe) as well as emerging markets in pharma company. Experience in independently performing FTO assessment for formulations/dosage forms. Excellent technical knowledge in the Pharma domain Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical dosage forms and API Excellent understanding of patent search databases Excellent understanding of performing FTO assessment and patentability assessment for US, EP and emerging markets Patent drafting/prosecution experience.