Director, Intellectual Property

Company: IDEAYA Biosciences
Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: July 12, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary Notice to Agencies and Recruiters: All open positions and candidate activity are strictly managed through IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc’s Human Resources department. Please note that our policy is that recruiters do not contact employees/hiring managers directly to solicit business and/or present candidates. Submission of unsolicited resumes by agencies, with or without an agreement in place with IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc., will not create any implied obligation. Please note that failure to comply with this policy will be a factor in developing or continuing a professional relationship with IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. Position Summary: IDEAYA Biosciences is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney. 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 headquarter offices and required to be onsite four days per week per our company policy. Job Description What you'll do: Global IP portfolio management, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications focused on small molecules, and developing IP strategy Partner with cross-departmental teams to understand project technology, identify patentable inventions, and implement protection strategies Identify and evaluate complex risks (e.g., patentability, infringement, validity) and develop business-focused mitigation strategies Conduct freedom-to-operate reviews, analyze third-party patent positions, and guide overall IP strategy Perform IP due diligence and provide support for business development opportunities Manage external legal counsel and ensure compliance with global IP laws and regulations Coordinate and manage patent filings and strategy with collaborators and licensors Assist in building IP department infrastructure and policies, and provide internal IP training Monitor and assess competitive IP landscape and industry trends for risk and opportunity analysis Job Requirements: Ph.D. in Chemistry, preferably Organic Chemistry, or Master’s in Organic Chemistry Juris Doctorate from an ABA credited law school and a member in good standing of the California Bar, or the ability to qualify as California Registered In-House Counsel Registered before the United States Patent and Trademark Office Minimum 7 years of experience in providing IP counsel and support in the pharmaceutical small molecules (patent preparation and prosecution, life cycle management, opinion, and IP strategy), 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 Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively in a fast-paced start up environment with internal teams and to respond in a timely and effective manner 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 Salary Range: $237,879 - $293,851 At IDEAYA Biosciences, we care about our employees and strive to provide a market-competitive total rewards package, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health and well-being benefits. The expected salary range for this role that is based in our South San Francisco, California office is $237,879 - $293,851. 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 candidates’ 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.

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