Senior Patent Agent

Senior Patent Agent – Bio Space

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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, 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 (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.

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 onsite presence four days per week in accordance with company policy.

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 and 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, with 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

• 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

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. Eligible employees may be considered for merit‑based salary increases, company discretionary short‑term incentive plan participation, and company discretionary stock option awards. Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, medical/dental/vision coverage (100%…