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Senior Director, Medical Communications at Revolution Medicines
Redwood City, CA, US

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:

As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, the Senior Director, Medical Communications will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive medical communications strategy, ensuring alignment across internal and external stakeholders in preparation for the company's first commercial launch in pancreatic cancer and the progression of additional pipeline assets in NSCLC, colorectal cancer, and other solid tumors.

This role will report to the Head of Medical Excellence within Medical Affairs and will oversee scientific communications platforms and publication strategies and contribute to medical content supporting the organization’s medical and scientific engagement efforts.

Key responsibilities include:

Publications Strategy & Execution

  • Leads the development and execution of the global publication plan, ensuring alignment with clinical and scientific objectives.

  • Oversees and provide strategic direction for medical writing, publication planning meetings, the submission process, and timely/high-quality scientific communications and publications.

  • Ensures compliance with Good Publication Practices (GPP), ICMJE guidelines, and industry standards.

  • Manages and optimize the use of Datavision or other publication management systems to ensure visibility, collaboration, and compliance across teams.

Scientific Communications Platform

  • Develops and maintain the scientific narrative and core communication messages for pipeline programs.

  • Oversees creation of scientific platform materials to ensure consistency and scientific integrity in external communications.

Medical Content Development

  • Contributes to the development of scientific decks, field medical materials (MSL tools), medical booth content, infographics, videos, and other external engagement materials.

  • Ensures alignment with Medical, Clinical, and Commercial teams for accurate and impactful messaging.

Congress Strategy & Scientific Exchange

  • Drives scientific congress planning and execution, including coordination of symposia, abstracts/posters, presentations, and medical booth presence.

  • Identifies opportunities to amplify Revolution Medicines' scientific presence at major oncology congresses (e.g., ASCO, ESMO, AACR).

Internal Education & Change Management

  • Implements change management strategies to enhance internal understanding of best practices in publications strategy and execution.

  • Educates internal stakeholders on scientific publication standards, compliance requirements, and best-in-class medical communication practices.

  • Builds trust across the organization in the Medical Communications function, reinforcing its role as the central authority on publication strategy, planning, and execution.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Leadership

  • Serves as a key member of the Medical Excellence team, contributing to medical strategy and launch planning.

  • Partners with Field Medical (MSLs), Medical Information, and Medical Education to ensure a cohesive medical communications and engagement strategy.

  • Works with internal and external stakeholders to contribute to educational content for KOLs, HCPs, and internal teams.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

  • Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) preferred; MS or equivalent experience in biomedical sciences or related field considered

  • 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Independent Medical Education, Grants Management, or Investigator-Sponsored Trials within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry

  • Deep understanding of IME/CME regulations, industry guidelines, and best practices (ACCME, PhRMA Code, FDA, OIG, AdvaMed, Sunshine Act)

  • Proven ability to develop and execute medical education strategies aligned with company and scientific priorities

  • Strong expertise in grants governance, funding oversight, and compliance frameworks

  • Experience in IST program leadership, including proposal review, funding allocation, and study execution

  • Ability to navigate cross-functional partnerships with Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, and Clinical teams

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to assess educational and research proposals for scientific merit and alignment

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to engage internal and external stakeholders effectively

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in precision oncology and targeted therapies

  • Previous leadership in launch planning and scientific engagement strategy

  • Familiarity with digital tools and AI-driven solutions for medical communication

The base salary range for this full-time position is $236,000 to $295,000 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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