Vice President, Legal and Compliance

Company: Exokeryx
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

IDEAYA Biosciences (NASDAQ: IDYA) is a public, clinical-stage precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted therapeutics for patient populations with high unmet clinical needs. Our approach integrates extensive capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers with small molecule drug discovery to select patient populations most likely to benefit from the therapies we are developing. We have developed an industry leading platform and pipeline in precision medicine by applying these capabilities across multiple approaches such as direct targeting of oncogenic pathways and synthetic lethality, which represents an emerging class of precision medicine targets. We believe this diversified approach will enable us to deliver the right medicine to the right patient to drive a more robust clinical response.When you're at IDEAYA, you will be in the midst of brilliant minds working on precision medicine therapies to help cancer patients. We are passionate and committed about being on the forefront of oncology medicine, which means we all have a high internal drive that is at the very core of every person at IDEAYA. We are inquisitive, ask deep questions, and are data-driven innovators who like to collaborate and use teamwork to move science forward. For more information, please see .Position Summary:IDEAYA Biosciences is seeking an experienced biopharmaceutical lawyer for the position of Vice President, Legal and Compliance, reporting directly to the General Counsel of the company. This role will primarily support the Company's commercial function and work very closely with the Chief Commercial Officer and the commercial team. This role will also be responsible for the expansion and continued implementation of the company's compliance program. This role requires a strategic leader with a deep understanding of the biotechnology industry, specifically in oncology. The VP will work with the General Counsel to partner with cross-functional teams to ensure the company operates in compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards while driving operational efficiency to support the company's growth. The ideal candidate will enjoy working collaboratively with the business across various departments and with senior commercial, scientific, regulatory, and finance leaders.This position is based in our South San Francisco headquarter offices and required to be onsite four days per week per our company policy.What you'll do:

• Provide legal support, advice and counselling on a broad set of healthcare, commercial and general corporate matters in support of pre-commercial and commercial product launches, including pre-approval activities, marketing and sales strategies, advertising and promotional materials and programs, disease awareness activities, HCP interactions, patient programs, market access and reimbursement.
• Provide legal guidance on regulatory compliance related to pharmaceutical products, including FDA regulations, pricing, drug distribution, anti-kickback and false claims statutes, market access, and reimbursement.
• Work with the business to devise strategies and tactics associated with commercial activities that will ensure that the business is operating in a compliant and ethical manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, R&D, HR and finance to support business initiatives.
• Partner with cross department teams to develop a deep understanding of project technology, identify patentable inventions through regular interactions with project teams, and implement IP protection strategies.
• Lead the company compliance program and provide training to company employees on compliance policies and procedures.
• With the General Counsel, provide advice, counsel and guidance to senior management, CEO and the Board on legal and compliance matters related to the commercial business.
• With the General Counsel, manage litigation matters related to the commercial business.
• Retain and manage outside legal counsel and other legal vendors.
• As a senior person in the Legal Department, provide guidance and counsel to the General Counsel in managing the department.
• Provide legal training to the company.
• Stay current and advise the company on legal trends impacting the pharmaceutical industry and the oncology sector, in particular.Requirements:
  • Minimum 10 years practicing as an attorney, with at least 3 years of experience in the oncology or biotech industry, preferably in-house experience.
  • 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.
  • Law firm or in-house experience in counseling pharmaceutical companies on legal and regulatory matters affecting the commercial business.
  • Proven track record developing and implementing legal strategies with demonstrated success supporting the launching and commercialization of pharmaceutical drug products.
  • 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 legal information.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.The expected salary range for this role that is based in our South San Francisco, California office is $308,635 - $381,255.At IDEAYA Biosciences, we care about our employees and strive to provide a market-competitive total rewards package, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health and well-being benefits.The Company complies with all laws respecting equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants with regard to any protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law. This position requires you to work onsite at the Company's facilities, with partial work-from-home flexibility, and the Company requires that all employees working in its facilities be fully vaccinated (except as required by applicable law). Therefore, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law.Total Rewards:Along with our inspiring mission, and highly collaborative and inclusive environment, IDEAYA offers a competitive total rewards package that reflects our pay-for-performance philosophy where employees are eligible to be considered for merit-based salary increases, company discretionary short-term incentive plan participation, and company discretionary stock option awards (based on board approval). Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents), 401k, ESPP, and wellness programs.IDEAYA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, IDEAYA does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets.
    #J-18808-Ljbffr

Keywords: Exokeryx, San Francisco , Vice President, Legal and Compliance, Executive , San Francisco, California