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IDEAYA's Non-Solicitation Policy strictly prohibits agencies and recruiters from any contact and communication with IDEAYA employees, managers, and leaders to submit unsolicited candidate resumes and/or to solicit business partnerships. Submission of unsolicited candidate resumes by agencies or recruiters with or without a contract in place with IDEAYA Biosciences Inc. will not create any implied obligation. Failure to comply with this policy will result in disqualification from current and future business opportunities with IDEAYA Biosciences. All recruiting and talent agency decisions are strictly managed by the internal IDEAYA Human Resources function. All communication by external agencies and recruiters must be directed to humanresources@ideayabio.com. We ask that you only email your interest once.

Job Summary

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 crafting innovative business-oriented mitigation strategies

• Conduct freedom to operate reviews, analyze third-party patent positions, and guide IP strategy

• Maintaining 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

All employees are expected to act with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and IDEAYA policies, including IDEAYA’s Code of Conduct.

Employees must demonstrate good judgement and ethical behavior in all business activities, maintain patient and product safety as a top priority, and report any suspected violations of law or Company policy through appropriate channels

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), 401k, ESPP, and wellness programs.

The expected salary range for the roleof 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 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.

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.

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 hr@ideayabio.com.

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