Counsel
IDEAYA Biosciences
2 hours ago
On-site
South San Francisco, CA
$231,000 - $286,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
What you’ll do:
- Provide legal counsel to Research, Technology Ops, Development, Medical Affairs, and Rx+.
- Support and oversee R&D contracting (research collaborations, clinical trial agreements, material transfers, CRO services, data sharing/licensing, investigator-initiated studies).
- Advise on global data protection, privacy, and security (including GDPR and HIPAA).
- Develop and implement internal privacy policies, procedures, and guidance.
- Create training and communications on privacy obligations and best practices.
- Support Medical Affairs (scientific communications, publications, KOL engagement, advisory boards, grants/sponsorships, congress activities, medical education, investigator-initiated research, patient advocacy).
- Partner cross-functionally (R&D, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, IT, Finance).
- Manage outside counsel cost-effectively.
Requirements:
- 5–7+ years relevant in-house or law firm experience.
- JD (ABA-accredited) and California Bar member in good standing, or ability to qualify as California Registered In-House Counsel.
- Experience supporting clinical trials and R&D.
- Experience with Medical Affairs in biotech/pharma.
- Experience with data protection/privacy laws.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup; strong analytical/problem-solving/organizational skills.
- Excellent written/verbal communication and attention to detail.
Total rewards/benefits (as stated):
- Medical/dental/vision (100% employee; 90% dependents), 401k, ESPP, wellness programs.
- Expected salary range: $231,000–$286,000.
- Provide legal counsel to Research, Technology Ops, Development, Medical Affairs, and Rx+.
- Support and oversee R&D contracting (research collaborations, clinical trial agreements, material transfers, CRO services, data sharing/licensing, investigator-initiated studies).
- Advise on global data protection, privacy, and security (including GDPR and HIPAA).
- Develop and implement internal privacy policies, procedures, and guidance.
- Create training and communications on privacy obligations and best practices.
- Support Medical Affairs (scientific communications, publications, KOL engagement, advisory boards, grants/sponsorships, congress activities, medical education, investigator-initiated research, patient advocacy).
- Partner cross-functionally (R&D, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, IT, Finance).
- Manage outside counsel cost-effectively.
Requirements:
- 5–7+ years relevant in-house or law firm experience.
- JD (ABA-accredited) and California Bar member in good standing, or ability to qualify as California Registered In-House Counsel.
- Experience supporting clinical trials and R&D.
- Experience with Medical Affairs in biotech/pharma.
- Experience with data protection/privacy laws.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup; strong analytical/problem-solving/organizational skills.
- Excellent written/verbal communication and attention to detail.
Total rewards/benefits (as stated):
- Medical/dental/vision (100% employee; 90% dependents), 401k, ESPP, wellness programs.
- Expected salary range: $231,000–$286,000.