Senior Patent Agent

About the role

IDEAYA Biosciences is seeking an experienced Senior Patent Agent. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Intellectual Property, this role will support the Company’s intellectual property function to protect the Company’s small molecule product candidates.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain strong knowledge of patent case law, rules and regulations before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office as well as other jurisdictional IP offices
• 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
• Excels 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