Senior Patent Agent
IDEAYA Biosciences
5 hours ago
Remote friendly (South San Francisco, CA)
United States
$198,000 - $245,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Position Summary
Senior Patent Agent (onsite; South San Francisco; 4 days/week onsite)
What you’ll do:
- Global IP portfolio management, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications focusing on small molecules
- Partner with cross-department teams to understand project technology, identify patentable inventions, and implement IP protection strategies
- Identify and evaluate complex IP risks (e.g., patentability, infringement, validity) and craft 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 for the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and other jurisdictions
- Manage outside legal counsel; ensure compliance with global IP laws and regulations
- Monitor/analyze the competitive IP landscape and IP trends to assess risk and opportunities
- Communicate clearly (oral and written) with all levels of the organization
- Assist in managing IP department administration, infrastructure, and policies
- Conduct IP diligence and provide 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
- Proven track record developing and implementing patent strategies with demonstrated success securing meaningful patent protection
- Strong ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction; excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize competing responsibilities
- Strong analytical skills to interpret complex scientific and legal information
- Proficiency using scientific and IP databases
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Benefits (as stated):
- Medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees; 90% company paid for dependents), 401k, ESPP, wellness programs
- Expected salary range: $198,000 - $245,000
Application instructions:
- Contact hr@ideayabio.com for assistance or accommodations due to a disability
Senior Patent Agent (onsite; South San Francisco; 4 days/week onsite)
What you’ll do:
- Global IP portfolio management, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications focusing on small molecules
- Partner with cross-department teams to understand project technology, identify patentable inventions, and implement IP protection strategies
- Identify and evaluate complex IP risks (e.g., patentability, infringement, validity) and craft 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 for the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and other jurisdictions
- Manage outside legal counsel; ensure compliance with global IP laws and regulations
- Monitor/analyze the competitive IP landscape and IP trends to assess risk and opportunities
- Communicate clearly (oral and written) with all levels of the organization
- Assist in managing IP department administration, infrastructure, and policies
- Conduct IP diligence and provide 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
- Proven track record developing and implementing patent strategies with demonstrated success securing meaningful patent protection
- Strong ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction; excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize competing responsibilities
- Strong analytical skills to interpret complex scientific and legal information
- Proficiency using scientific and IP databases
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Benefits (as stated):
- Medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees; 90% company paid for dependents), 401k, ESPP, wellness programs
- Expected salary range: $198,000 - $245,000
Application instructions:
- Contact hr@ideayabio.com for assistance or accommodations due to a disability