Veracyte serves as an ally in the race against cancer, providing clinicians and patients with molecular tests that reveal key insights into tumor biology. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
About the role
Drive freedom-to-operate and invalidity analyses to identify and mitigate IP risks throughout Veracyte products lifecycle and for strategic business initiatives. Facilitate review, negotiations, and drafting of research collaboration, material transfer, technology evaluation, data use, licensing, and other agreements with substantial IP components. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- J.D. or equivalent law degree with active bar membership
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, including substantive work in life sciences IP (diagnostics, biotechnology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, genomics, or related life sciences fields)
- Demonstrated experience conducting and advising on freedom-to-operate and invalidity analyses—and ability to assess complex legal risks and develop practical, solution-oriented business recommendations
- Experience and interest in growing skills in transactional practice involving complex agreements with IP components. Interest in patent prosecution support is welcomed
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
More about this role
At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.
- We Seek A Better Way : We pursue bold ideas, embrace complexity, and keep pushing forward.
- We Make It Happen : We act with urgency, deliver with excellence, and always find a way.
- We Are Stronger Together : We engage with empathy, align around what's best for Veracyte, and celebrate as one team.
- We Care Deeply : We show up with integrity, kindness, and respect for one another.
Veracyte is seeking an IP Counsel to drive IP risk management, with a focus on freedom-to-operate and invalidity analyses, and support technical transactions with significant IP components. This role partners across the business to translate complex IP considerations into...
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