Patent Law

KV Pharmaceutical Company is seeking a Director, Global Patent Counsel. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Global Intellectual Property Counsel, the key responsibilities include working closely with the Company?s R&D personnel and inventors to draft and develop protectable patents with strategic value to the Company?s current and contemplated products, technology and drug delivery platforms, and business operations. This individual will also provide analysis of relevant prior art and strategic evaluation of and counseling on inventions and records of invention.

Qualified candidates will possess at least 5 to 10 years as a patent attorney actively engaged in the preparation and prosecution of patents in the U.S.  and overseas, preferably in-house in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.  Must also be a U.S. PTO-registered patent attorney possessing a J.D. and admission to a State Bar.  Demonstrated excellent skills in working closely and collegially with R& D personnel and the Company?s inventors are required.  Excellent skills in drafting, filing, and prosecuting strategically thoughtful and well-drafted patent applications with the U.S. PTO and foreign counterparts on a timely and cost effective basis are required.

Other Desired Attributes:
? Excellent organizational skills; must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
? Collaborative style; works well through cross functional teams to accomplish organizational goals.
? Adaptable personality; responds resourcefully to shifting priorities and works effectively in ambiguous or challenging situations.
? Must possess superior communication skills, both oral and written.

Benefits:
KV Pharmaceutical (NYSE:  KVa/KVb) provides a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) and profit-sharing, health, vision, and dental.  We offer competitive salaries and stock options for many positions which have proven to be lucrative to many long-term KV employees.

Contact:
Interested applicants should contact Julie Courtois at jcourtois@kvph.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri

KV Pharmaceutical Company (www.kvph.com) has reported its 12th consecutive year of record revenues in Fiscal 2007, reporting net sales of over $440 million.

KV is a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufacturers, markets, and acquires technologically distinguished products through Ther-Rx Corporation, our branded wholly-owned subsidiary and ETHEX Corporation, our generic/non-branded wholly-owned subsidiary.  With more than 60 years in business, KV applies its 15 unique patent protected and proprietary drug delivery technologies to both the brand and generic/non-branded subsidiaries.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis is One of Forbes? ?200 Best Metropolitan Areas? in America in 2006.  St. Louis was also named the second most affordable large metropolitan area in the country by the National Association of Home Builders in 2005.  St. Louis offers a world-class medical community with over 50 general practice, teaching and research hospitals including Washington University and St. Louis University. St. Louis is also rich in education with more than a dozen nationally-recognized four-year universities.