Senior Intellectual Property Counsel

Guardant Health

. Build and manage a global patent portfolio .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeCalifornia • United StatesSenior💰 $170,730 - $234,765 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patent prosecution, including drafting and reviewing patent applications related to genomic data analysis. Possesses strong strategic IP counseling skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with scientists and teams in a dynamic environment.

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Juris DoctorateUSPTO RegistrationPatent Prosecution ExperienceNext-Generation Sequencing (NGS) ExpertiseAI-Enabled Tools Utilization

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Hard Skills

Patent Application PreparationPatentability EvaluationInfringement AnalysisValidity AnalysisGenomic Data AnalysisNGS Library PreparationSequence AlignmentVariant CallingDrafting Invention DisclosuresRisk Mitigation Strategies

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProject ManagementTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled ToolsNGS AssaysComputational Biology ToolsCancer Genomics Algorithms

Certifications & Qualifications

State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Patent Portfolio ManagementIntellectual Property StrategyMolecular BiologyBioinformaticsCancer Genomics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and manage a global patent portfolio
Prepare and prosecute patent applications
Identify strategic areas for patenting and harvest patentable inventions
Evaluate the patentability of invention submissions
Collaborate with the IP Team to develop and advise on global patent and IP strategy
Perform infringement and validity analyses
Evaluate risk mitigation strategies
Develop relationships with, counsel, and educate scientists and other employees on patent-related matters
Provide strategic IP counseling for research and product development
Oversee and coordinate with outside counsel regarding IP protection
Responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools to improve work efficiency, effectiveness, and quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate from a nationally accredited law school
Registration with the USPTO and membership in a state bar
Advanced degree in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Cancer Genomics, Genetics, Statistics, or a similar field preferred
7+ years of relevant patent prosecution experience at a law firm or in-house position
Experience drafting, prosecuting, and reviewing invention disclosures and patent applications focused on methods for analyzing genomic data from diagnostic next-generation sequencing (NGS) assays
Familiarity with NGS library preparation methods, including targeted sequencing, whole-genome sequencing, methylation sequencing, or RNA-seq
Understanding of algorithms and tools used in cancer genomics, including sequence alignment and variant calling
Excellent communication, project management, and teamwork skills
Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work closely with scientists, managers, and employee teams
Adaptability, flexibility, and creativity in a rapidly changing environment
Curiosity, sound judgment, and ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Background screening including criminal history is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model with work-from-home days for eligible onsite employees
Flexible work-life balance
Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs