Senior Patent Agent

About IDEAYA IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small‑molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first‑in‑class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody‑drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer. Location: South San Francisco Position Summary IDEAYA Biosciences is seeking an experienced Senior Patent Agent. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Intellectual Property, this role will support the Company’s intellectual property function to protect the Company’s small molecule product candidates. The ideal candidate will enjoy working collaboratively with inventors across various departments, senior scientific leaders, and the legal team. This position is based in our South San Francisco headquarters and requires the employee to be onsite four days per week according to company policy. Job Description What you’ll do: Global IP portfolio management including preparing and prosecuting patent applications focusing on small molecules Partner with cross department teams to develop a deep understanding of project technology, identify patentable inventions through regular interactions with project teams, and implement IP protection strategies Identify and evaluate a range of complex risks (e.g., patentability, infringement, validity) and craft innovative 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 before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office as well as other jurisdictional IP offices Manage outside legal counsel and ensure compliance with global IP laws and regulations Monitor and analyze competitive IP landscape and IP trends to assess risk and opportunities Engage in clear communication, both oral and written, to all levels of the organization with a willingness to listen and learn from others Assist in managing IP department’s administration, infrastructure and policies Conduct IP diligence and provide other 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 experience Proven track record developing and implementing patent strategies with demonstrated success securing meaningful patent protection for products and related technology Excels at working independently and proactively with minimal direction, has strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and balance competing projects and responsibilities Must have strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex scientific and legal information Proficiency in using scientific and IP databases Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail Total Rewards Along with our inspiring mission, and highly collaborative and inclusive environment, IDEAYA offers a competitive total rewards package that reflects our pay‑for‑performance philosophy where employees are eligible to be considered for merit‑based salary increases, company discretionary short‑term incentive plan participation, and company discretionary stock option awards (based on board approval). Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents), 401(k), ESPP, and wellness programs. The expected salary range for the role of Senior Patent Agent is $198,000 – $245,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the office location where this open position is located, the final candidate’s experience within their profession, experience in the disease areas we are striving to make an impact in as a company, length of time within the industry, educational background, and performance during the interview process. The Company complies with all laws respecting equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants with regard to any protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law. This position requires you to work onsite in the office at the Company’s facilities for training & meetings, with work‑from‑home flexibility, and the Company requires that all employees working in its facilities be fully vaccinated (except as required by applicable law). Therefore, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated from COVID‑19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law. The Company considers you fully vaccinated once 14 days have passed since you received either the second dose in a two‑dose COVID‑19 vaccine series or a single‑dose COVID‑19 vaccine. The vaccine must have been FDA approved, have emergency use authorization from the FDA, or, for persons fully vaccinated outside of the U.S., be listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization. IDEAYA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, IDEAYA does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please get in touch with us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr