Associate Director, Contracts Counsel

revolutionmedicines; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolution Medicines, a California-based oncology company, seeks an experienced Associate Director, Contracts Counsel to lead drafting, negotiation, and management of a broad range of commercial agreements as the company moves toward commercialization.

The role partners with Commercial, Market Access, Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Finance, and Compliance to deliver timely legal support, assess risks, and ensure compliant contracting for product launches and ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar, and California Registered In-House Counsel.
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial commercial pharmaceutical contracting experience.
• Familiarity with government pricing and federal contracting (Medicaid Drug Rebate, 340B, VA/FSS).
• Experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry with strong legal and business understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, review, negotiation, and management of commercial agreements supporting commercialization and business operations (services, consulting, data, distribution, market access, payer contracting).
• Draft and negotiate wholesaler/distributor, specialty pharmacy, 3PL, GPO, PBM/payer, rebate, and value-based contracting arrangements for product launches.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Market Access, Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Finance, Procurement, and Compliance to provide timely legal support.
• Advise on healthcare compliance, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, PhRMA Code, Open Payments, and FDA/OPDP promotional requirements.
• Translate complex legal concepts into clear business guidance and communicate risks with pragmatic mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, approval processes, and CLM tools; train business teams.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Healthcare compliance

FDA/OPDP requirements

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

California Bar admission

In-House Counsel status (CA)

Job description

Revolution Medicines is a global, commercial-state oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. Leveraging its differentiated RAS(ON) tri-complex inhibitor platform, the company is advancing a broad, integrated portfolio of oral RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to directly target the active, cancer-driving state of RAS. Founded on rigorous scientific inquiry and a willingness to challenge long-held assumptions, Revolution Medicines is committed to changing the trajectory of disease for patients with RAS-addicted cancers worldwide.

Our people are united by a shared way of working: follow the science, challenge assumptions, act with urgency and hold ourselves to a high standard of rigor-all in service of patients.

The Opportunity

Revolution Medicines is seeking an experienced commercial contracts attorney to serve as Associate Director, Contracts Counsel. Reporting to the Senior Director, Contracts, this role will provide strategic, practical legal support to the Commercial function and other cross-functional stakeholders as the Company prepares for commercialization and continues to grow. Working collaboratively within the Legal department, this role will lead the drafting, negotiation, and management of a broad range of commercial agreements and advise on related legal, business, regulatory, and compliance considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and management of commercial agreements supporting commercialization and overall business operations, including but not limited to services, consulting, data, distribution, market access, patient support, and other customer- and vendor-facing arrangements.
• Draft and negotiate wholesaler/distributor, specialty pharmacy, 3PL, GPO, PBM/payer, rebate, and value-based contracting arrangements supporting product launch and distribution.
• Partner with Commercial, Market Access, Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Patient Support, Finance, Procurement, and Compliance to deliver timely, practical legal support.
• Advise on healthcare compliance and fraud-and-abuse considerations, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, PhRMA Code, the federal Sunshine Act/Open Payments, and FDA/OPDP promotional requirements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract structure, interpretation, performance, and compliance, translating complex legal concepts into clear, actionable business advice.
• Identify, assess, and communicate legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks associated with commercial arrangements and recommend pragmatic mitigation strategies.
• Support commercialization and launch-readiness planning through contracting approaches that align with business strategy and applicable legal and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain commercial contract templates, playbooks, approval processes, and contract-lifecycle tools, including the Company's contract management system and key obligations.
• Train and guide business teams on contract templates, contracting processes, and commercial-contracting best practices.
• Coordinate with counterparties, outside counsel, and internal Legal and Compliance colleagues on contract negotiations, disputes, and other commercial matters, as appropriate.
• Support fair market value analyses and contracting for healthcare professional engagements, including consulting, advisory board, and speaker arrangements in coordination with the Compliance team.

Additional Responsibilities and Role Evolution

As a growing organization, the Legal Department continues to evolve to meet changing business needs. The responsibilities outlined in this job description describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The Associate Director, Contracts Counsel may take on additional assignments, projects, and responsibilities to support the Legal team and broader business objectives. Responsibilities may change or expand based on organizational priorities, business growth, process improvements, technology implementations, and evolving legal or regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, a service-oriented mindset, and a willingness to contribute beyond the core responsibilities of the position.

Required Skills, Experience and Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar, and California Registered In-House Counsel.
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial commercial pharmaceutical contracting experience (a combination of law firm and in-house experience).
• Familiarity with government pricing and federal contracting, including the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, 340B, and VA/FSS arrangements.
• Required experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a strong understanding of the legal and business considerations th