Mohammad Shadab Riyaz

Highly skilled senior research analyst with 6.5 years of experience in performing comprehensive patent, product, clinical trial, regulatory data searching, with expertise in forecasting generic product launch. Proven ability to support attorneys/in-house counsel in active US and UPC litigations and training junior talent for the same. Proficient in analyzing patents across life science and general domains.

Senior Research Analyst at GreyB Analytics (2023-07 – Present)

• Worked on 40+ projects and led 25+ projects (invalidity, patentability, FTO, SoA, market research, infringement etc.), contributing to significant client retention and repeat engagement.
• Direct strategic market intelligence projects, including company analysis/scouting, market access strategy, portfolio analysis, forecasting generic launch etc.
• Streamline client communications via calls and emails, effectively translating complex research requirements into actionable solutions and fostering strong client relationships.
• Manage projects both independently and collaboratively, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Develop comprehensive proposals for diverse technologies, actively contributing to business acquisition.
• Possess thorough understanding of US, UPC litigation along with Inter Parte Review (IPR) and Ex-parte Review (EPR).
• Conduct proactive lead generation on daily basis and deliver critical preliminary insights, identifying key opportunities for business growth.
• Prepare concise invalidity reports for client proposals, effectively demonstrating research capabilities and securing new engagements.
• Authored 7 articles on drug patent landscape and generic availability, 3 IPR trend reports and 1 IPR case dissection report published on GreyB website. One of my articles was cited in "Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal".
• Mentored 5-7 junior analysts, improving their project independence and enhancing overall team efficiency. Also, managed entire team for 2-3 months by handling daily search request and timely delivering the report with high quality along with all types of client communication (calls and emails).
• Generate actionable insights from the complex data, helping clients make strategic decisions and providing project direction.

Senior Insight Associate at IQVIA (2020-01 – 2023-06)

• Executed comprehensive patent searches across a wide array of global and national patent databases like Ark Patent Intelligence, Espacenet, Google Patent, Patent scope, USPTO, Indian Patent Office, Jplatpat, KIPRIS, Canadian register, Australia, Eurasia, ASEAN countries, European countries and many other country's national site.
• Performed in-depth patent term extension searches across key international jurisdictions including Japan, Canada, Australia, US, and Korea, providing critical intelligence for product lifecycle management.
• Executed comprehensive brand mapping and product searches by utilizing databases like Orange Book, Purple Book, PMDA, EMA Europe, and Health Canada, to inform market entry and competitive strategies.
• Conducted detailed market analyses for generic products, identifying patent protection statuses and forecasting generic launch timelines to inform strategic business decisions.
• Developed comprehensive pipeline intelligence reports through targeted patent and lab code searching of pipeline drugs, supporting R&D and investment strategies.
• Extracted critical details (USAN and pINN) from AMA and WHO databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness of drug nomenclature data for research projects.
• Ensured timely completion and rigorous quality review of all daily research assignments, maintaining high standards for accuracy and client satisfaction.
• Collaborated effectively with internal and external stakeholders to gather essential information, ensuring seamless execution of daily operations and project requirements.

Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmacy – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam University (2016)

PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights – NALSAR (2016 – 2017)

Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutics – Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (2019)