Senior Patent Agent – Small Molecules, Hybrid (SSF)

IDEAYA Inc; South San Francisco (CA); Vor Ort; USD 198.000 - 245.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

IDEAYA Biosciences, a precision medicine oncology company in South San Francisco, seeks an experienced Senior Patent Agent to support global IP for small-molecule candidates. The role reports to the Vice President of Intellectual Property and is onsite four days per week.

You will work with inventors, senior scientific leaders, and legal teams to develop robust patent strategies and protect core technologies in a dynamic, data-driven environment.

Qualifikationen

• 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, including 2-3 years in-house.
• Proven track record developing and implementing patent strategies with meaningful patent protection.
• Excels at working independently with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex scientific and legal information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using scientific and IP databases.

Aufgaben

• Global IP portfolio management including preparing and prosecuting patent applications focusing on small molecules.
• Partner with cross department teams to develop understanding of project technology and identify patentable inventions.
• Identify and evaluate risks (patentability, infringement, validity) and craft mitigation strategies.
• Conduct freedom to operate reviews and guide IP strategy.
• Maintain knowledge of patent laws and regulations in multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage outside counsel and ensure compliance with global IP laws.
• Engage in clear communication at all levels of the organization.
• Assist in IP department administration and policies.

Kenntnisse

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Independent worker

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Chemistry or MSc Organic Chemistry

Tools

IP databases

Jobbeschreibung

IDEAYA Biosciences, a precision medicine oncology company in South San Francisco, seeks an experienced Senior Patent Agent to support global IP for small-molecule candidates. The role reports to the Vice President of Intellectual Property and is onsite four days per week.

You will work with inventors, senior scientific leaders, and legal teams to develop robust patent strategies and protect core technologies in a dynamic, data-driven environment.