Iambic has created a cutting-edge AI-driven platform to tackle the most challenging design problems in drug discovery and address unmet patient need. Backed by Sequoia.
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Iambic is hiring a Director, IP Counsel to lead our intellectual property function. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will build and execute a global IP strategy protecting our small molecule pipeline and our AI-driven discovery platform. We are looking for a hands on, business-minded attorney who is able to engage in drafting and prosecution of patent applications and conduct analyses, while managing outside counsel strategically, with the ability to leverage AI tools for efficiency. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
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JOB SUMMARY
Iambic is hiring a Director, IP Counsel to lead our intellectual property function. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will build and execute a global IP strategy protecting our small molecule pipeline and our AI-driven discovery platform. We are looking for a hands on, business-minded attorney who is able to engage in drafting and prosecution of patent applications and conduct analyses, while managing outside counsel strategically, with the ability to leverage AI tools for efficiency. This role is based at our San Diego Headquarters; San Diego-area candidates are strongly preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications, and manage outside counsel on the global portfolio (U.S., PCT, EP), deciding what is handled in-house; own filing strategy and the IP budget.
Conduct and lead freedom-to-operate, patentability, and landscape analyses, engaging outside counsel for formal opinions as appropriate.
Run the invention disclosure process with research and computational teams, including inventorship determinations.
Build and maintain a trade secret program for our AI models, data, and know-how, and advise on open source and data licensing.
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