Senior Patent Agent

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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.

Location : South San Francisco

Position Summary

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.

Job Description

What you'll do :

• 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 and crafting innovative business-oriented mitigation strategies
• Conduct freedom to operate reviews, analyze third-party patent positions, and guide IP strategy
• Maintaining 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

Total Rewards

Along with our inspiring mission, and highly collaborative and inclusive environment, IDEAYA offers a competitive total rewards package that reflects our pay-for-performance philosophy where employees are eligible to be considered for merit-based salary increases, company discretionary short-term incentive plan participation, and company discretionary stock option awards.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, medical / dental / vision coverage, 401k, ESPP, and wellness programs.

The expected salary range for the role of Senior Patent Agent is $187,000 - $231,000.

IDEAYA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, IDEAYA does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE / AA / Vets.

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