Associate IP Counsel

@ Veracyte, Inc.

About Veracyte, Inc.

At Veracyte, Inc., we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team committed to transforming cancer care across the globe. Our team makes a meaningful impact on patients' lives and fosters growth in a purpose-driven environment.

Our Values

• We Seek A Better Way: Innovate boldly and learn from setbacks.
• We Make It Happen: Act with urgency, commit to quality, and enjoy hard work.
• We Are Stronger Together: Collaborate openly and celebrate success.
• We Care Deeply: Embrace differences, do the right thing, and support each other.

The Position: Associate IP Counsel

This role is central to protecting the innovations that drive Veracyte's mission to transform cancer care. You will work cross-functionally with R&D, BD, and external partners to identify, protect, and leverage Veracyte’s intellectual property assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Invention Harvesting & Patent Strategy: Collaborate with scientists and technical teams to identify patentable inventions and guide strategic filings.
• Patent Portfolio Management: Oversee outside counsel through the lifecycle of the patent portfolio.
• Freedom-to-Operate & Risk Assessment: Support FTO analyses and advise on IP risks during product development.
• Research & Development Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate various research collaboration agreements and licenses.
• IP Training: Provide training and guidance on IP matters to internal teams.
• Patent Program Build-out: Contribute to process improvements and strategic planning for Veracyte’s patent program.
• Overflow Support for Contracts Counsel: Support on commercial contracts as needed.

Who You Are

You are a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset. You thrive in fast-paced environments energized by complex challenges and meaningful work.

Required Qualifications

• JD (or equivalent) with active bar membership.
• Minimum 5 years legal experience including life sciences IP work.
• Strong analytical skills with business-focused legal advice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Patent bar membership.
• Law firm training in patent prosecution or technology transactions.
• Experience in project management or leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Prior in-house experience in a biotech or diagnostics company.

Compensation

Base pay ranges from $159,000 to $215,000 USD, with additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units as part of the total compensation package.

What We Can Offer You

Veracyte, Inc. is a growing company committed to fostering an inclusive workforce where diverse backgrounds are valued. Recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel, we offer competitive compensation, benefits, and significant career opportunities.

About Veracyte

Veracyte is a global diagnostics company transforming cancer care with high-performing tests fueled by genomic, clinical, and AI capabilities. For more information, visit www.veracyte.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, participating in E-Verify in the United States. Report suspicious job alerts to careers@veracyte.com.

Key skills/competency

• Intellectual Property
• Patent Strategy
• Legal Analysis
• Risk Assessment
• Contract Negotiation
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Compliance
• Patent Prosecution
• Research Agreements