# Director, Intellectual Property at Ideaya Biosciences

- Company: Ideaya Biosciences
- What the company does: Discover IDEAYA Biosciences' precision oncology approach targeting cancer vulnerabilities to develop transformative therapies for hard-to-treat cancers. Backed by GV.
- Company website: https://www.ideayabio.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: South San Francisco HQ
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $261K to $322K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-21
- Apply by: 2026-12-05
- Apply: https://ideayabio.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/South-San-Francisco-HQ/Director--Intellectual-Property_2025-150002?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/ideaya-biosciences-director-intellectual-property/

## About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 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
- 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


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