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IDEAYA Biosciences · 1 week ago

Director, Intellectual Property

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$238K/yr - $294K/yr

7+ years exp

IDEAYA Biosciences is a precision medicine oncology company focused on developing transformative therapies for cancer. The Director of Intellectual Property will manage the company's IP portfolio, collaborate with various departments to identify patentable inventions, and guide overall IP strategy to protect small molecule product candidates.

BiotechnologyHealth CareOncologyTherapeutics

Responsibilities

Global IP portfolio management, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications focused on small molecules, and developing IP strategy

Partner with cross-departmental teams to understand project technology, identify patentable inventions, and implement protection strategies

Identify and evaluate complex risks (e.g., patentability, infringement, validity) and develop business-focused mitigation strategies

Conduct freedom-to-operate reviews, analyze third-party patent positions, and guide overall IP strategy

Perform IP due diligence and provide support for business development opportunities

Manage external legal counsel and ensure compliance with global IP laws and regulations

Coordinate and manage patent filings and strategy with collaborators and licensors

Assist in building IP department infrastructure and policies, and provide internal IP training

Monitor and assess competitive IP landscape and industry trends for risk and opportunity analysis

Qualification

Intellectual Property LawPatent PreparationPatent ProsecutionPharmaceutical ExperienceAnalytical SkillsScientific Database ProficiencyCollaborationCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTeamwork

Required

Ph.D. in Chemistry, preferably Organic Chemistry, or Master's in Organic Chemistry

Juris Doctorate from an ABA credited law school and a member in good standing of the California Bar, or the ability to qualify as California Registered In-House Counsel

Registered before the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Minimum 7 years of experience in providing IP counsel and support in the pharmaceutical small molecules (patent preparation and prosecution, life cycle management, opinion, and IP strategy), including preferably 2-3 years in-house experience

Proven track record developing and implementing patent strategies with demonstrated success securing meaningful patent protection for products and related technology

Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively in a fast-paced start up environment with internal teams and to respond in a timely and effective manner

Must have strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex scientific and legal information

Proficiency in using scientific and IP databases

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail