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You’ll join a values-driven community where integrity guides decisions, relentless service sets the bar, and wethrive on big challenges together. We invest in your growth with enterprise-wide learning and mobility. We celebrate who you are, and we respect life beyond work with flexibility that’s recognized externally. Enabled by modern platforms and AI, you’ll do the most meaningful work of your career and see your impact at scale.\nJob Description:\nThe Project Manager serves as the operational lead across the full lifecycle of complex pharmaceutical IP litigation matters, including Hatch-Waxman ANDA and BPCIA biosimilar disputes. 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spend tracking\nManage outside counsel and vendor performance, invoicing, and compliance with agreed terms\nProvide financial transparency and reporting across all resources\nProcess, Technology & Reporting\nSupport implementation and effective use of litigation tools and processes\nRecommend best practices across project management, data management, and workflow optimization\nDeliver concise, executive-ready reporting on status, risks, milestones, and financials\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nThis role requires strong collaboration across a diverse stakeholder group:\nIn-house legal leadership: Strategy alignment, risk management, and decision support\nOutside counsel: Coordination of deliverables, timelines, staffing, and reporting\nScientific & technical teams: Fact development and expert preparation\nRegulatory stakeholders: Alignment on FDA milestones and exclusivity considerations\nFinance, procurement, and vendors: Budgeting, contracting, and performance oversight\nRequired Qualifications\nProven experience managing complex litigation or legal operations programs with multiple workstreams\nStrong project management capabilities, including scheduling, risk tracking, and executive reporting\nExperience coordinating discovery, vendors, and data-intensive workflows in a defensible manner\nAbility to operate effectively across legal, scientific, regulatory, and business stakeholders\nDemonstrated strength in budget management, vendor governance, and financial oversight\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear, actionable insights\nHighly organized, self-directed, and able to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments\nPreferred Experience\nPharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences litigation experience\nFamiliarity with Hatch-Waxman ANDA or BPCIA biosimilar disputes\nExperience supporting expert-driven, technical litigation matters\nExposure to e-billing, legal spend management, and outside counsel oversight\n5-10 years in legal operations or litigation project management\nBackground in law firm or in-house litigation support environments\nSuccess Measures\nMatters are launched with clear plans, governance structures, and financial discipline\nCross-functional teams remain aligned and informed throughout execution\nDiscovery, expert, and trial activities are timely, organized, and well-managed\nLeadership receives accurate, concise reporting on status, risks, and spend\nOutside counsel and vendors meet defined performance and cost expectations\nThe Compensation range for this role is $40-$50 USD hourly and may be eligible for an annual bonus.\nYour specific salary will be determined based on several factors:\nLocation-based market rate for the role\n\nYour abilities in relation to the job specification\n\nPerformance during screening and interview\n\nPay parity with the wider team in the considered location\n\nFurther details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.\nClick here to learn about Epiq's Benefits.\nEpiq Leadership Compass\nFosters Relationships & Collaboration\nBuilds trust and alignment through open communication, shared goals, and strong partnerships to drive collective success.\nBuild trust-based partnerships\n\nNurture long-term relationships\n\nRemove collaboration barriers\n\nCelebrate cross-team success\n\nEngages & Influences\nInspires action and alignment through clear communication, purposeful influence, and a compelling vision.\nUse storytelling to build buy-in\n\nAlign communication with organizational goals\n\nGuild alignment through strong engagement\n\nMaximizes Performance\nSets and reinforces performance standards that drive results, ensure accountability, and align with Epiq’s goals.\nUse data to identify improvement opportunities\n\nMake informed decisions\n\nAlign team goals with boarder strategy\n\nEmpower teams to manage their own goals\n\nTranslate vision into 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Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. 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