Associate Director, Contracts Counsel

Revolution Medicines, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolution Medicines is seeking an Associate Director, Contracts Counsel to provide strategic legal support for commercialization and cross-functional initiatives. You will lead drafting, negotiation, and management of a broad range of commercial agreements while advising on regulatory and compliance aspects.

The role requires a J.D., active U.S. bar admission (CA in-house preferred), and 7+ years in biotech/pharma contracting, with strong drafting, negotiation, and risk-assessment skills.

Qualifications

• 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 (law firm and in-house).
• Familiarity with government pricing and federal contracting (Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, 340B, VA/FSS).
• Experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry with regulated life sciences focus.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, risk assessment, and business-counseling skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and collaboration abilities for fast-paced environments.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold high ethical standards in line with RevMed values.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, review, negotiation, and management of commercial agreements across services, data, distribution, and payer/vendor arrangements.
• Draft and negotiate wholesaler/distributor, specialty pharmacy, 3PL, GPO, PBM/payer contracts and value-based arrangements.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Market Access, Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Finance, Procurement, and Compliance to provide timely legal support.
• Advise on healthcare compliance, fraud-and-abuse issues, Open Payments, PhRMA Code, and FDA/OPDP requirements.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and contract-management systems; train teams on processes.

Skills

Drafting & Negotiation

Risk assessment

Business counsel

Project management

Communication & collaboration

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission: at least one U.S. state

California Registered In-House Counsel

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 that arise in a regulated life sciences environment.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, risk-assessment, and business-counseling skills, including the ability to distinguish material issues from non-material matters and drive appropriate resolutions.
• Strong project-management, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and operate with the highest ethical standards, professionalism, sound judgment, and commitment to RevMed's values.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting commercial-stage products, product launches, or commercialization activities, preferably in-house at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company, with a strong understanding of the legal and business considerations that arise in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with legal and compliance considerations relevant to pharmaceutical commercialization, including market access, patient support, distribution, healthcare compliance, privacy, and promotional activities.
• Hybrid

The base pay salary range for this full-time position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is listed below. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the base pay salary range for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training.

Please note that base pay salary range 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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Base Pay Salary Range

$219,000 - $253,000 USD