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
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
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