Director, Clinical Science

Company: IDEAYA Biosciences
Location: South San Francisco
Posted on: January 25, 2026

Job Description:

Non-Solicitation Policy and Notice to Agencies and Recruiters: IDEAYA's Non-Solicitation Policy strictly prohibits agencies and recruiters from any contact and communication with IDEAYA employees, managers, and leaders to submit unsolicited candidate resumes and/or to solicit business partnerships . Submission of unsolicited candidate resumes by agencies or recruiters with or without a contract in place with IDEAYA Biosciences Inc. will not create any implied obligation. Failure to comply with this policy will result in disqualification from current and future business opportunities with IDEAYA Biosciences. All recruiting and talent agency decisions are strictly managed by the internal IDEAYA Human Resources function. All communication by external agencies and recruiters must be directed to humanresources@ideayabio.com. We ask that you only email your interest once. Job Summary About IDEAYA Biosciences: IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer. 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 team work to move science forward. For more information, please see www.ideayabio.com. Location: South San Francisco, CA Position Summary: IDEAYA Biosciences is seeking a South San Francisco based experienced, motivated, outgoing Clinical Scientist. Reporting to the Sr. Medical Director, Late-Stage Clinical Development, the Director will work closely with the clinical leader providing medical and -scientific expertise to one or more clinical projects. This position is based in our South San Francisco headquarter office and required to be onsite four days per week per our company policy. Reporting to: Senior Medical Director, Late-Stage Clinical Development Job Description What you’ll do: Typical activities may include but will not necessarily be limited to: With the medical monitor (MM), writing clinical development concepts and plans for molecules at all stages of development With the medical monitor, writing initial and or later drafts of protocol synopses, protocols and protocol amendments Reviewing informed consent forms and reviewing/adjudicating site-specific ICF requests Partnering with the MM and Clinical Operations on site selection, start-up and communication activities With the medical monitor writing or updating clinical sections of investigator brochures Reviewing clinical/safety sections of NDAs/MAAs Serving as a member of the clinical sub team Reviewing and interpreting data listings including safety data and serious adverse events Assisting the MM as an author of clinical study reports and associated publications Creating clinical study- or program-related slide decks for internal and external use Training of colleagues, CRO and study site staff on the therapeutic area, molecule and protocols as appropriate With the MM organizing and participating in opinion leader advisory boards Contributing to or performing therapeutic area/indication research and competitor analysis With the MM support Health Authority (HA) interaction, accountable for providing responses to HA inspection observations and internal audits Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and strong knowledge of clinical oncology gained through previous clinical development experience are required. Postgraduate qualification in clinical oncology (e.g., master’s degree) would be welcomed as would MD, Nurse Practitioner’s License, PharmD or PhD At least 2 years of industry experience in oncology Previous participation in a clinical development program is essential, preferably involvement in all stages of clinical trials (i.e., from start up to study report) Skilled in protocol design, interpretation, and data cleaning. Experience in assessment of adverse events and safety of patients participating in therapeutic clinical trials is preferred Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice Excellent written and oral communication Capacity to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment Fluency in English is required. Personal Qualities: The successful candidate will be a confident person keen to take responsibility for assigned activities. Although working under the guidance of a manager and the clinical leader of the program, the Director will be expected to function independently and would thrive in a mentored rather than a directed environment. The Director will feel comfortable presenting data to peers, investigators and senior management/executive committee. They will be able to embrace the challenges and opportunities offered in a small company environment and to capitalize on the experience. All employees are expected to act with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and IDEAYA policies, including IDEAYA’s Code of Conduct.Employees must demonstrate good judgement and ethical behavior in all business activities, maintain patient and product safety as a top priority, and report any suspected violations of law or Company policy through appropriate channels 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. The expected salary range for the roleof Director, Clinical Science is $227,000-280,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the office location where this open position is located, the final candidates’ experience within their profession, experience in the disease areas we are striving to make an impact in as a company, length of time within the industry, educational background, and performance during the interview process. 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 in the office at the Company’s facilities for training & meetings, with 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. The Company considers you fully vaccinated once 14 days have passed since you received either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine must have been FDA approved, have emergency use authorization from the FDA, or, for persons fully vaccinated outside of the U.S., be listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization. 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.

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