Director, Intellectual Property
IDEAYA Biosciences
4 hours ago
On-site
South San Francisco, CA
$261,000 - $322,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Position Summary
- Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney supporting IDEAYA’s intellectual property function to protect the Company’s small molecule product candidates. Reports to the Vice President of Intellectual Property. Works collaboratively with inventors across departments, senior scientific leaders, and the legal team.
What you'll do:
- 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 IP risks (e.g., patentability, infringement, validity) and develop business-focused mitigation strategies
- Conduct freedom-to-operate (FTO) reviews and analyze third-party patent positions to guide overall IP strategy
- Perform IP due diligence and support 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
Job Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry (preferably Organic Chemistry) or Master’s in Organic Chemistry
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA credited law school and member in good standing of the California Bar, or ability to qualify as California Registered In-House Counsel
- Registered before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Minimum 7 years IP counsel experience supporting pharmaceutical small molecules (patent preparation/prosecution, life cycle management, opinions, and IP strategy), preferably 2–3 years in-house
- Proven track record developing and implementing patent strategies with meaningful patent protection outcomes
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment and respond timely/effectively
- Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret complex scientific and legal information
- Proficiency in scientific and IP databases
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
- Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney supporting IDEAYA’s intellectual property function to protect the Company’s small molecule product candidates. Reports to the Vice President of Intellectual Property. Works collaboratively with inventors across departments, senior scientific leaders, and the legal team.
What you'll do:
- 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 IP risks (e.g., patentability, infringement, validity) and develop business-focused mitigation strategies
- Conduct freedom-to-operate (FTO) reviews and analyze third-party patent positions to guide overall IP strategy
- Perform IP due diligence and support 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
Job Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry (preferably Organic Chemistry) or Master’s in Organic Chemistry
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA credited law school and member in good standing of the California Bar, or ability to qualify as California Registered In-House Counsel
- Registered before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Minimum 7 years IP counsel experience supporting pharmaceutical small molecules (patent preparation/prosecution, life cycle management, opinions, and IP strategy), preferably 2–3 years in-house
- Proven track record developing and implementing patent strategies with meaningful patent protection outcomes
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment and respond timely/effectively
- Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret complex scientific and legal information
- Proficiency in scientific and IP databases
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail