Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on developing novel targeted therapies to inhibit frontier targets in RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) Inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins, and RAS Companion Inhibitors for use in combination treatment strategies. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding professionals in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.
The Opportunity:
The Associate Director, Medical Operations will play a key leadership role in driving operational excellence across Medical Affairs. This individual will be responsible for managing contracting, vendor oversight, budget/financial management, and project execution while also supporting digital/system enhancements to optimize operational efficiencies. Additionally, the role will support the Medical Affairs Leadership Team (MALT) and Medical Asset Teams (MATs) to ensure seamless execution of medical strategies.
Key responsibilities include:
Medical Affairs Operations & Process Optimization
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Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and cross-functional alignment.
Contracting & Vendor Oversight:
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Lead contract management activities, including negotiation, execution, and tracking for Medical Affairs vendors, consultants, and external partners.
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Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements in all contracting activities.
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Develop and maintain vendor relationships, overseeing performance, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies.
Budget & Financial Management:
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Develop and manage the Medical Affairs budget, ensuring accurate forecasting, tracking, and financial reconciliation.
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Partner with finance and procurement teams to optimize budget allocation and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
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Monitor spending trends and provide insights to enhance financial planning and efficiency.
Project & Operations Management:
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Oversee execution of Medical Affairs projects and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business priorities.
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Establish and manage project timelines, deliverables, and risk mitigation plans.
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Drive process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness and cross-functional collaboration.
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Contribute to the leadership of day-to-day operational processes within Medical Affairs, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
Digital & Systems Projects:
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Support digital transformation initiatives within Medical Affairs, including the implementation and optimization of medical systems, databases, and reporting tools.
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Identify and deploy technology solutions that enhance efficiency, data management, and cross-functional collaboration.
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Ensure seamless integration of digital tools to support Medical Affairs functions, including grants management, medical communications and insights tracking.
Medical Affairs Leadership & Asset Team Support:
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Provide strategic and operational support to the Medical Affairs Leadership Team (MALT) and Medical Asset Teams (MATs) to drive execution of medical plans.
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Develop and implement governance frameworks for MALT meetings, ensuring effective decision-making and follow-through.
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Support medical strategy planning, analytics, and communication initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance Support
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Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, and Finance teams to ensure Medical Affairs operations align with company policies and external regulations.
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Support compliance tracking and reporting related to medical activities, including HCP engagements, grants, and publications.
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Coordinate cross-functional meetings, steering committees, and governance processes to enhance collaboration and execution.
Congress Operations & External Engagements:
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Contribute to logistical planning and execution of medical congresses, ensuring seamless coordination of medical presence, booth activities, and KOL engagements.
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Support the planning and execution of advisory boards, symposia, and other key medical events, including contracting, compliance oversight, and logistics management.
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Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations governing medical engagements.
Required Skills, Experience and Education:
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Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MBA, or relevant life sciences/business degree preferred).
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7+ years of experience in Medical Affairs operations, project management, or a related function within biotech/pharma.
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Expertise in contract management, vendor oversight, and budget/financial planning.
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Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
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Knowledge of digital tools, data systems, and process automation within Medical Affairs.
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Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing multiple priorities.
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Experience supporting Medical Affairs teams, systems, and processes to drive operational excellence.
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Proficiency in Medical Affairs systems (e.g., Datavision, Veeva CRM, medical information databases, grants management platforms).
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Knowledge of industry regulations (PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, GPP, FDA, ACCME) and how they impact Medical Affairs operations.
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Experience in budget management, financial tracking, and vendor oversight.
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Ability to liaise with cross-functional teams, including Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and IT.
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Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage operations and drive efficiency.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and compliance documentation.
Preferred Skills:
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Experience in oncology or precision medicine is a plus.
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Prior experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed biotech or pharmaceutical environment.
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Familiarity with emerging digital tools for Medical Affairs operations and engagement.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000 to $225,000 for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the salary for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training.
Please note that base salary is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities.
Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and veteran status.
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