Senior Counsel, Innovation Law - RayzeBio (Small Molecule/Chemistry)

Role: Senior patent attorney supporting RayzeBio's radiopharmaceutical programs, with a focus on developing and managing global IP strategies for preclinical and clinical stage assets, including RYZ101 in Phase 3 for GEP-NETs and other pipeline assets targeting HCC, RCC, and prostate cancer. Responsibilities: prepare and prosecute patent applications, conduct patent landscape and freedom-to-operate analyses, provide strategic IP counseling, manage patent portfolios, and support business development through due diligence; collaborate closely with R&D, regulatory, and commercial teams; review scientific publications; draft and negotiate IP provisions in various agreements; oversee external counsel globally and ensure legal compliance. Qualifications: 8+ years of patent prosecution experience in small molecules, radiopharmaceuticals, or peptide chemistry; registered to practice in the U.S.; JD or equivalent, preferably with a scientific background in chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences; strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills; high integrity and sound judgment. Preferred: experience with radiopharmaceuticals, in-house or law firm background, advanced scientific degrees. High-Value: focus on radiopharmaceutical innovation, global patent strategy, supporting oncology pipeline, cross-disciplinary collaboration, in a fast-paced biotech environment. Work Setup: not explicitly specified; location in San Diego or remote considered.