Senior Patent Agent

Job Summary

About IDEAYA Biosciences: IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer.

Job Description

• Global IP portfolio management including preparing and prosecuting patent applications focusing on small molecules
• Partner with cross department teams to develop a deep understanding of project technology, identify patentable inventions through regular interactions with project teams, and implement IP protection strategies
• Identify and evaluate a range of complex risks (e.g., patentability, infringement, validity) and craft innovative business-oriented mitigation strategies
• Conduct freedom to operate reviews, analyze third-party patent positions, and guide IP strategy
• Manage outside legal counsel and ensure compliance with global IP laws and regulations
• Monitor and analyze competitive IP landscape and IP trends to assess risk and opportunities
• Engage in clear communication, both oral and written, to all levels of the organization with a willingness to listen and learn from others
• Assist in managing IP department’s administration, infrastructure and policies
• Conduct IP diligence and provide other IP support for business development opportunities

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, preferably Organic Chemistry, or Master’s in Organic Chemistry
• Registered before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
• 7+ years of patent agent experience in pharmaceutical small molecules (patent preparation and prosecution), 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
• Excelling at working independently and proactively with minimal direction, has strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and balance competing projects and responsibilities
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex scientific and legal information
• Proficiency in using scientific and IP databases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail

Total Rewards

• Competitive total rewards package that reflects our pay-for-performance philosophy
• Merit-based salary increases
• Company discretionary short-term incentive plan participation
• Company discretionary stock option awards (based on board approval)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents), 401k, ESPP, and wellness programs