Remote Senior IP Counsel, Genomics & Diagnostics

Guardant Health, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardant Health, Inc. is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel to lead the global patent portfolio and advise on IP strategy across the cancer diagnostics field.

The role blends legal rigor with scientific insight, guiding invention submissions, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and coordinating with scientists and external counsel. Ideal candidates are seasoned patent counsel with a JD, USPTO registration, and 7+ years of experience, capable of cross-functional

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from a nationally accredited law school.
• Registration with the USPTO and a member of a state bar.
• Advanced degree in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Cancer Genomics, Genetics, Statistics or similar field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continue to build and manage a global patent portfolio, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications, identifying strategic areas for patenting, harvesting patentable inventions, and evaluating the patentability of invention submissions;
• Collaborate with other members of the IP Team to develop and advise on global patent and IP strategy;
• Perform infringement and validity analyses and evaluate risk mitigation strategies;
• Develop relationships with, counsel and educate scientists and other employees on patent-related matters;
• Partner with relevant stakeholders across the company to provide strategic IP counseling with respect to research and product development;
• Oversee and coordinate with outside counsel as necessary with respect to IP protection.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Project management

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Adaptable

Education

Juris Doctorate

Advanced degree in Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

NGS library prep methods

Sequence alignment tools

Patent drafting experience

Job description

Guardant Health, Inc. is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property Counsel to lead the global patent portfolio and advise on IP strategy across the cancer diagnostics field.

The role blends legal rigor with scientific insight, guiding invention submissions, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and coordinating with scientists and external counsel. Ideal candidates are seasoned patent counsel with a JD, USPTO registration, and 7+ years of experience, capable of cross-functional