Director, Alliance Management

Revolution Medicines, Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 211,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolution Medicines, Inc. in Redwood City, CA, is seeking a Director, Alliance Management to lead strategic partnerships across research, development and commercialization.

You will align internal teams with external partners, manage governance, and drive collaboration to achieve shared goals. The role requires a track record of cross-border dealmaking, deep understanding of drug development, and outstanding communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years in biotechnology, pharmaceutical or life sciences.
• At least 5 years in alliance management or business development.
• Experience with cross-border in-licensing and out-licensing deals.
• Strong understanding of drug development and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic alliances with industry and academic partners.
• Serve as primary RevMed point of contact for partners.
• Facilitate governance committees and cross-functional communication.
• Coordinate alliance activities across R&D, clinical ops, regulatory and BD.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; monitor contracts.

Skills

Alliance management

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract negotiation

Regulatory understanding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

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:

The Director, Alliance Management will serve as a key liaison between RevMed and its strategic partners, ensuring the success of collaborations across research and development. This role requires a dynamic leader with strong relationship management skills and the ability to drive alignment between internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives. Key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Partnership Management: Oversee a variety of strategic alliances with industry and academic partners to optimize collaboration effectiveness and achieve goals for the alliance. Serve as the primary RevMed point of contact for these partners.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate regular communication between internal teams and external partners through joint governance committees, steering committees, and operational working groups.
• Project Coordination: Ensure integration of alliance‑related activities across R&D, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and business development functions.
• Issue Resolution and Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks for active and potential partnerships and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Contract and Agreement Oversight: Monitor partnership agreements to ensure contractual obligations are met. Proactively identify potential issues that may arise between the agreement and operationalizing the alliance. Experience negotiating and interpreting R&D related contracts including licenses, quality, and pharmacovigilance agreements.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Act as a bridge between scientific, clinical, and business teams to drive alignment on strategic objectives.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s (BS) degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences, with at least 5 years in alliance management or business development.
• Experience with leading and managing cross‑border transactions, including in‑licenses and out‑licenses for clinical stage drug candidates.
• Understanding drug development, clinical trial processes, and regulatory requirements for major markets.
• Proven track record of managing a variety of partnerships across different stages of drug discovery, development, and commercialization.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to summarize complex information; effectively interacts and influences across functional areas, project teams, and key external stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation and problem‑solving skills.
• Innovative, proactive, and collaborative team‑player with high energy to keep pace with our growing and evolving company environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., MBA, M.S., or equivalent) in life sciences, business, or a related field preferred.Experience in oncology research and development.

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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

$211,000-$264,000 USD