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Associate IP Counsel
Veracyte, Inc.
Original Job Summary
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
How to Get Hired at Veracyte, Inc.
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight relevant life sciences IP expertise.
- Research Veracyte's values: Understand their mission and culture.
- Prepare legal examples: Demonstrate successful patent strategies.
- Network strategically: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn.