Junior Intellectual Property (IP) Manager / IP Officer

Competitive Salary & Company Benefits | Leicester

Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (potential for flexibility on start/end times based on 7.5hrs/day)

Are you looking to work for a rapidly growing UK Pharmaceutical company, who are passionate about improving patients’ lives across the world?

Aspire Pharma is an asset-light pharmaceutical manufacturer. It licenses and develops niche pharmaceutical products that offer innovative formulations, value for money for payors, and reliable supply arrangements in markets which are often underserved. The business has a highly diversified portfolio of more than 250 products across a number of categories, including branded specialty products and unbranded niche generics in therapeutic areas such as urology, ophthalmology, CNS and dermatology.

Do you want to be part of the journey?

If so, here is your chance!

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven Junior IP Manager / IP Officer to join our expanding Intellectual team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a meaningful role in supporting the Company's generics strategy across key international markets. You will contribute to identifying & assessing IP risks and opportunities, supporting successful & commercially viable generic launches. The role involves assisting with patent, trademark and related IP matters. Working closely and supporting cross-functional teams & external counsel, you will help ensure alignment between Business objectives and IP strategy while mitigating legal/litigation risks across key markets.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their in-house IP career within a dynamic pharmaceutical environment.

What will you be doing?

As a Junior IP Manager / IP Officer you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Support licensing and R&D projects through freedom-to-operate (FTO) assessments and patent landscape reviews.

• Assessing IP risks to support launch planning

• Advising on trademark clearance and strategy.

• Maintain and update internal IP tracking systems .

• Monitor competitor filings , patent activities and regulatory developments and identify strategic opportunities

• Support licensing discussions, due diligence projects & portfolio expansion

• Coordinating with external counsel on oppositions, appeals and litigation strategy

• Working cross-functionally (Business, R&D, Regulatory, & Commercial teams) to align IP & business strategy.

The Person

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy or a related field.

• 1–3 years of experience in an IP-focused role (in-house or private practice).

• Working knowledge of UK & EU patent & trademark processes.

• Strong analytical & organizational skills with commercial .

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Confident communicator who can translate complex IP issues into practical advice. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proactive and solution-oriented approach

Desirable

• Understanding of SPC, orphan designation, and regulatory exclusivities .

• Interest in competitor intelligence and portfolio strategy .

Why join us?

As well as a fantastic, inclusive company culture, where employees are truly valued and a competitive salary, we also offer an ever-improving benefits scheme to support your physical and mental well-being which include:

• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful IP matters across multiple jurisdictions.

• Generous Pension Scheme.

• Life Assurance cover and Employee Assistance Program.

• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays.

• Learning and Development opportunities.

• Excellent opportunities for progression.

• Fantastic Company events and celebrations throughout the year.